Petunia Shake Strawberry Seed
Best compact annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance floral displays.
Discover the Petunia Shake Strawberry Seed, a genetically compact hybrid petunia offering a unique strawberry flower color and fast flowering speed. This annual variety maintains a tidy, compact plant habit for a consistent garden display. It reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 inches, making it a manageable and vibrant addition to any floral landscape. These seeds are pelleted and untreated, sold in quantities of 500.
$13.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
978
/ 1801
#978 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-26%
Below average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, unique floral displays
- Landscape designers wanting consistent, season-long color
- Container gardeners creating hanging baskets or window boxes
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners lacking specialized seed-starting equipment
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance garden plants
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to plant disease
Performance breakdown
Germination Speed
Rapid three to five day turnaround gets your garden started fast.
Growth Habit
Genetically compact structure ensures a tidy, uniform display without extra effort.
Visual Impact
The unique strawberry hue provides a striking, modern pop of color.
Ease of Handling
Pelleted seeds make precise sowing simple for gardeners of all levels.
Landscape Versatility
Low-profile height fits perfectly into borders, containers, or hanging baskets.
Seed Quality
Untreated, professional-grade seeds offer a clean start for organic-minded growers.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Light Required
Germination Days
3-5 Days
Plant Height
6-8 inches
Plant Type
Annual
Quantity
500 seeds
Seed Format
Pelleted, Untreated
Features
- Unique strawberry flower color
- Genetically compact hybrid
- Fast flowering speed
- Maintains compact plant habit
- Consistent garden display
- Ideal for annual planting
- Vibrant floral addition
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Harris Seeds Petunia 'Strawberry Shake,' primarily focusing on its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic. The seeds boast an outstanding germination rate, providing a reliable start to the season. The defining feature, the mottled creamy white and deep rose pink coloration, is consistently praised for being true to the advertised photo and creating a show stopping visual impact in containers. Plants display excellent vigor, developing robust habits that bloom continuously through summer. While these specialty seeds represent a slightly higher investment, experienced gardeners agree the dependable performance and truly unique coloration deliver exceptional value, making them a highly recommended choice for distinctive annuals.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them significantly easier to handle and sow accurately compared to tiny, raw petunia seeds.
Yes, these seeds require light to germinate. When sowing, press them firmly into the surface of your seed-starting mix but do not cover them with soil, as darkness can inhibit the process.
Under optimal conditions with a soil temperature between 70-75°F, you can expect germination to occur within 3 to 5 days.
No, you do not need to pinch these plants. They are a genetically compact hybrid, meaning they are bred to maintain a tidy, 6 to 8-inch habit naturally without extra intervention.
Absolutely. Their compact, uniform growth habit makes them an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, or as a vibrant border in garden beds.
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