Petunia F1 Quinto Burgundy

15 Seeds

Seeding Petunia F1 Quinto 'Burgundy' is a great way to grow stunning, deep-colored flowers with compact, uniform growth. This F1 hybrid from the Quinto series is known for early blooming, excellent branching, and drought tolerance — ideal for containers, baskets, and bedding displays.

Here’s your complete guide for successful germination and growth:

🌺 Petunia F1 Quinto 'Burgundy' – Seeding Guide

(Petunia × hybrida)

📅 When to Sow

✅ Indoors (recommended):

• Start seeds 10–12 weeks before your last expected frost

  • Example: If your last frost is mid-May, sow seeds in late January to early February

❗ Petunias are very slow to start from seed, so early sowing is essential for spring/summer blooms.

🌱 How to Sow

Seed Type:

• F1 hybrid seeds are often pelleted for easier handling

• Do not cover the seeds — they need light to germinate

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: Surface-sow — press seeds gently onto moist soil

• Use sterile, fine seed-starting mix in trays or plug cells

• Mist gently to avoid displacing the seeds

Humidity:

• Cover trays with plastic or a humidity dome to retain moisture

🌡️ Germination

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• Light: Bright indirect light or grow lights

• Time: 5–14 days

⚠️ Keep the surface consistently moist but not soggy during germination.

🌿 After Germination

• Remove cover when most seeds have germinated

• Keep under grow lights or in a bright window (14–16 hrs/day)

• Once true leaves appear, transplant to individual cells or small pots

• Begin liquid feeding weekly with a diluted balanced fertilizer

🌞 Transplanting Outdoors

• Harden off 7–10 days before transplanting

• Move outdoors after danger of frost has passed

• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day)

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost

🌸 Blooming

• First blooms in ~10–12 weeks from sowing

• Continues flowering from late spring to fall with regular care

• Quinto series offers compact, mounded growth (ideal for small pots and mass planting)

🪴 Growing Tips

• Pinch back early growth to encourage bushiness

• Deadhead regularly for nonstop flowering

• Water at the base to prevent mildew

• Can tolerate dry spells once established, but prefers consistent watering

🐝 Pollinator Note

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Excellent in containers, borders, and hanging baskets