A Petunia By Any Other Name

With all the plant choices we have these days, it’s kind of surprising that petunias are still so popular. Or maybe not. Today’s petunias are supercharged, after all. They bloom bigger, brighter, longer and without deadheading. If they could breed a blue petunia, we wouldn’t need much else in the garden. So what’s the difference between a grandiflora and a multiflora and are those tiny little petunia blossoms on Million Bells just babies that will eventually grow to full size? Which type of petunia is best to grow? As always, that depends. Here’s how to choose the right type of petunia, for you.