Ez Rider® Violet Petunia

Ez Rider® Violet is a compact, mounded grandiflora petunia for sunny beds, patio containers, and hanging baskets. PanAmerican Seed identifies this color selection as PAS1551354 and lists a 6–10 inch height, 8–12 inch width, and flowering from early spring through late summer; its controlled growth is designed for dense cell packs and promotional baskets. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/products/048606512005764/petunia-ez-rider-violet/) ## Placement Set plants in full sun and space them about 6–8 inches apart. The small, mounded habit suits edging, compact bedding displays, and containers where a tidy profile is useful. The breeder also notes improved garden performance and reduced lodging compared with traditional petunias. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/products/048606512005764/petunia-ez-rider-violet/) ## Seasonal display Expect flowers through the cool-to-warm growing season, with PanAmerican listing early spring, spring, late spring, summer, and late summer. The Violet color can be repeated in a single-color container or combined with contrasting annuals. ## Maintenance Grow petunias in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, poorly drained ground; Illinois Extension notes that petunias tend not to bloom well in heavy soils. A light pinch late in the season can help keep plants compact and flowering. [Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/petunia)