Petunia Opera Supreme Raspberry Ice F1 Seed
Best trailing annual for vibrant hanging baskets and container displays.
Discover the Petunia Opera Supreme Raspberry Ice F1 Seed, an annual flower celebrated for its mounded, low-growing habit that's completely covered in abundant blooms. Its impressive trailing nature makes it ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers, as well as for 4" garden bed production. This variety offers earlier flowering due to reduced day-length sensitivity. The soft pink petals are beautifully accented with dark veins and centers, creating a captivating display in any garden setting.
$35.96
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1828
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+91%
Above average
Size
100
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners creating lush, cascading displays in hanging baskets
- Landscapers seeking immediate, high-impact color early in the season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, weather-resistant floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners planning large-scale landscape installations
- Novice growers lacking experience with delicate, light-sensitive seeds
- Casual gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants without regular feeding schedules
Performance breakdown
Bloom Density
Abundant flowers create a lush, carpet-like display across the entire plant.
Container Versatility
Trailing habit makes it a perfect candidate for elevated hanging baskets.
Flowering Speed
Reduced day-length sensitivity ensures earlier blooms than standard petunia varieties.
Germination Reliability
Pelleted seeds simplify handling and improve consistency during the starting phase.
Growth Habit
Low-growing, mounded structure maintains a tidy appearance in mixed planters.
Visual Impact
Striking pink petals with dark veining provide high-contrast garden appeal.
Key Specs
Size
100 seeds
Form
PELLETED
Treatment
UNTREATED
Plant Spread
24-36 inches
Plant Height
6-10 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Days
7-12 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Features
- Mounded, low-growing plant habit
- Abundant blooms cover the entire plant
- Excellent trailing habit for containers
- Flowers earlier due to less day-length sensitivity
- Soft pink with dark veins/centers
- Versatile for baskets and mixed planters
- Suitable for 4" production
- Annual life cycle
What customers say
Gardeners highly praise the Petunia Opera Supreme Raspberry Ice F1 seeds for their exceptional performance and stunning appearance. A dominant theme is the near perfect germination success, which is crucial for these premium hybrids. Users consistently report vigorous, rapid growth, noting how quickly the plants fill containers with a dense, colorful display. The unique Raspberry Ice coloration is frequently described as vibrant and exceeding expectations. Furthermore, the petunias demonstrate impressive resilience, thriving even in high heat and humidity while requiring minimal maintenance due to their self-cleaning nature. Despite the initial cost, the superior uniformity and extended blooming season confirm this product offers excellent value for achieving professional-grade floral results.
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, dust-like raw petunia seeds.
Since these plants have a spread of 24 to 36 inches, you should space them at least 24 inches apart to allow for their mounded, trailing habit. This ensures they have enough airflow and room to reach their full potential.
This variety is bred to be less sensitive to day length, which means it will begin flowering earlier in the season than many traditional petunias. You can expect a faster transition from planting to a full display of blooms.
No, these seeds are untreated. They are provided in their natural state without any chemical coatings or fungicide treatments.
They are excellent for both. Their trailing habit makes them a top choice for hanging baskets and window boxes, but they also perform beautifully as a low-growing, mounded ground cover in garden beds.
To achieve the best germination rates, keep your soil temperature between 70 and 75°F. Once the seedlings emerge, you can maintain a daytime growing temperature of 65 to 70°F.
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