Black Mamba Petunia
Botanical Name
:
Petunia ‘Crazytunia Black Mamba
Plant Type
:
Vegetative annual
Seasons
:
Spring to fall
Sun Level
:
6–8 hours of full sun per day. Does not tolerate low light.
Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting
:
65°F–75°F (18°C–24°C)
Soil Type
:
Well-draining fertile soil rich in organic matter
Germination
:
7–10 days when started indoors at around 70°F (21°C).
P.H. Level
:
6.0–6.5. Leach periodically to avoid salt build-up.
Water/Irrigation
:
Regular watering, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Fertilization
:
Feed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer at planting.
Habit
:
Bushy and Mounding or trailing.
Final Plant Height
:
9–12 inches
Spread
:
12–36 inches
Spacing
:
10–12 inches
Flowers
:
Deep, velvety, almost black purple flowers. Flowers bloom throughout the growing season.
Attracts
:
Pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. It is deer-resistant.
Uses
:
Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and as ground cover in sunny garden beds.
Companions
:
Petunias, marigolds, verbena, and lantanas.
Pruning
:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; trim back leggy stems to maintain shape.
Toxicity
:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.
Pests
:
Watch out for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases
:
Powdery mildew, root rot (if overwatered), botrytis
Botanical Name
:
Petunia ‘Crazytunia Black Mamba
Plant Type
:
Vegetative annual
Seasons
:
Spring to fall
Sun Level
:
6–8 hours of full sun per day. Does not tolerate low light.
Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting
:
65°F–75°F (18°C–24°C)
Soil Type
:
Well-draining fertile soil rich in organic matter
Germination
:
7–10 days when started indoors at around 70°F (21°C).
P.H. Level
:
6.0–6.5. Leach periodically to avoid salt build-up.
Water/Irrigation
:
Regular watering, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Fertilization
:
Feed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer at planting.
Habit
:
Bushy and Mounding or trailing.
Final Plant Height
:
9–12 inches
Spread
:
12–36 inches
Spacing
:
10–12 inches
Flowers
:
Deep, velvety, almost black purple flowers. Flowers bloom throughout the growing season.
Attracts
:
Pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. It is deer-resistant.
Uses
:
Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and as ground cover in sunny garden beds.
Companions
:
Petunias, marigolds, verbena, and lantanas.
Pruning
:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; trim back leggy stems to maintain shape.
Toxicity
:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.
Pests
:
Watch out for aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases
:
Powdery mildew, root rot (if overwatered), botrytis
