Panache Molten Magenta - Petunia

Panache Molten Magenta is a named hybrid petunia selection for seasonal color. Petunias offer a broad range of flower colors and growth forms, making them useful in both borders and containers. ## Garden Use Use this selection in sunny annual beds or containers where its named magenta color can contribute to a vivid seasonal display. Petunia forms range from spreading and trailing plants to more upright types, so leave enough room for the actual plant as it grows. ## Growing Conditions Petunias perform best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. They tend not to flower well in very heavy soil. In a pot or hanging basket, use a free-draining mix and check moisture more often than in an in-ground bed. ## Maintenance Water when the surface begins to dry, especially during warm, windy weather, and avoid leaving the roots in saturated soil. Occasional late-season pinching helps keep petunias compact and flowering. Remove faded flowers as needed to maintain a neat container or border. [University of Illinois Extension petunia guide](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/petunia).