Sanguna® Merlot Petunia

Sanguna® Merlot is a red-flowered color variety in Syngenta’s Sanguna hybrid petunia series. Its mounded, trailing habit and medium-vigorous growth suit hanging baskets and container combinations. Syngenta lists flowering from early spring through summer and a garden size of 10–14 inches tall by 20–24 inches wide. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70076445) ## Seasonal Interest The product page gives the flower color as red, recommends full sun, and marks the selection pollinator friendly. The listed flowering period begins in early spring and continues through summer. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70076445) ## Landscape Uses Use the trailing stems along the rim of a hanging basket or mixed container, where the flowers can cover the plant from top to bottom. Leave space for its 20–24-inch spread. ## Maintenance Plant petunias in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Very heavy soil can limit bloom, and occasional pinching late in the season can help keep plants compact and flowering. Container-grown petunias need regular moisture checks; water to keep the mix moist and allow drainage. [University of Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/petunia)