Starlet™ Salmon Red Vein - Petunia

Starlet™ Salmon Red Vein is a compact petunia selected for salmon-toned flowers marked by red veining. The [Selecta One 2026 catalog](https://catalog.selectanorthamerica.com/view/891800557/149/) lists this selection as KLEPH14253, and the [Starlet series profile](https://www.selectanorthamerica.com/Trixi/SeriesInfo/?phid=048801428004463) describes an early-flowering, mounded line for pots, baskets, and combination plantings. The series profile gives a typical size of 8–10 inches tall by 12–20 inches wide and recommends sun. ## Placement Give the plant a sunny site and leave room for the series spread; use it in a seasonal container, hanging basket, or combination planting. The [Illinois Extension petunia guide](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/petunia) recommends full sun and moist, well-drained soil for petunias. ## Growing Keep the root zone evenly moist while maintaining good drainage. Selecta’s culture notes caution that both drying and overwatering can affect plant quality, so avoid letting a container dry completely or remain waterlogged. Heavy soil may reduce flowering, so choose a freely draining bed or potting mix. ## Maintenance Routine pinching is unnecessary for the Starlet series. If stems become loose late in the season, a light pinch can help keep the plant compact and blooming well, as Illinois Extension recommends for petunias. Water containers consistently during warm weather.