Petunias are tender perennials normally grown as annuals in every climate, although, in zones 10–11, they’re reliably hardy. There are about 20 species in the Petunia genus, all native to South America, but those grown as garden plants are almost always hybrids, most derived from P. axillaris and P. integrifolia. Petunias are often classified according to their form by terms such as Grandiflora (large flowers), Multiflora (smaller, more plentiful flowers), Wave (spreading), Supertunia (larger than wave petunias but with a similar spilling growth habit), Cascadia (long, pendulous stems), and Surfinia (trailing stems with small bell-shaped flowers). Although there are hundreds of excellent petunia cultivars to consider, these 11 striking hybrids are sure to please.
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 10 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 10–16 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 8–11 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 4–8 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 10–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 10–15 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 10–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11)Height: 8–10 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 12–18 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 8 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Native Areas: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2–11; hardy in zones 10–11Height: 12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
