Midnight Gold - Petunia

Midnight Gold is the trade name for MIYOPEEA, a double-flowered petunia bred by Hirotaka Ohya at Miyoshi & Co., Ltd. Its petals are described as nearly black with a light-yellow margin, and the plant has a short, upright-to-spreading habit. [Canadian Food Inspection Agency cultivar record](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/pet/app00011495e.shtml) ## Identity The CFIA record gives MIYOPEEA as the denomination and Midnight Gold as its trade name. Ball FloraPlant’s exact product page also identifies MIYOPEEA as Midnight Gold and places it in the Jewel Collection. It describes profuse double flowers and strong branching. [Ball FloraPlant: Midnight Gold](https://www.ballfloraplant.com/Products/Details/?phid=048800763042265) ## Growing The product page reports a mature height of 8–10 inches and spread of 20–26 inches, with sun or partial sun exposure, and recommends hanging baskets. General petunia guidance calls for light, well-drained soil, sun to partial shade, and deadheading to support flowering. [North Carolina Extension: Petunia x hybrida](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/petunia-x-hybrida/) ## Maintenance Pinch back leggy stems and remove faded flowers. Ball FloraPlant notes flowering is best in late spring and summer as days lengthen.