Petunia Shake Raspberry F1 Seed
Best compact annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance container displays.
Discover the Petunia Shake Raspberry F1 Seed, a remarkable hybrid variety that brings a true color breakthrough to your garden. These genetically compact petunias showcase a unique raspberry hue, enhanced by yellow centers and rose-red stripes and stars. They offer a desirable, manageable plant habit and bloom quickly, creating vibrant displays. Growing to 6-8 inches tall with an 8-10 inch spread, these annual flowers are perfect for adding consistent, beautiful color throughout the season. Available as 250 pelleted, untreated seeds.
$13.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+32%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking predictable growth and professional-looking displays
- Landscapers wanting vibrant, sun-durable color all season long
- Container gardeners needing reliable, mounding plants for hanging baskets
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers looking for inexpensive seed options
- Heirloom enthusiasts who prefer saving seeds for future seasons
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants that thrive on neglect
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking raspberry hues and star patterns create a standout garden focal point.
Growth Habit
Genetically compact structure ensures tidy, manageable displays without excessive leggy growth.
Bloom Velocity
Rapid development cycle gets your garden blooming faster than standard varieties.
Ease of Handling
Pelleted seed form simplifies sowing and improves precision for home gardeners.
Space Efficiency
Perfectly sized for containers or tight borders with a modest footprint.
Germination Reliability
Hybrid vigor provides consistent results when temperature requirements are strictly met.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Light Required
Germination Days
6-12 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Height
6-8 inches
Plant Spread
8-10 inches
Seed Form
Pelleted Seeds
Features
- Genetically compact hybrid petunias
- Unique raspberry color with stripes/stars
- Desirable, manageable plant habit
- Impressive speed to bloom
- Flower size between grandiflora/multiflora
- True color breakthrough in hybrids
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Petunia Shake Raspberry F1 Seed for its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic performance. A key highlight is the reliable, high germination rate, which justifies the premium cost. This specialty variety delivers a unique, vibrant variegated pattern highly sought after for containers and borders. Reviewers consistently note the resulting plants exhibit impressive vigor and resilience, maintaining prolific blooms throughout the season. While starting petunias can present a slight challenge, the consensus confirms the spectacular, long lasting display and dependable seed quality make this a high value choice for achieving unique visual impact in the garden.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and uniform in shape. This makes them much 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 growing medium but do not cover them with soil, as they need exposure to light to sprout successfully.
These petunias are genetically compact, typically reaching 6 to 8 inches in height with a spread of 8 to 10 inches. Their manageable habit makes them an excellent choice for window boxes, hanging baskets, or the front of garden beds.
Petunia Shake Raspberry F1 is an annual flower. This means they will complete their entire life cycle—germinating, blooming, and setting seed—within a single growing season.
This variety is noted for its impressive speed to bloom. While exact timing depends on your local conditions, they are bred to reach the flowering stage faster than many standard petunia varieties.
For the best performance and most vibrant color, these petunias require full sun exposure. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
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