Black velvet petunias
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Terri J on May 17, 2012I have never seen a black petunia, and was just thinking that next spring maybe I will take a trip to Palmyra and we could go to your garden center. i would love to get some!Helpful Reply
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3po3 on May 17, 2012That is new to me, too. It's a really interesting look. Almost looks velvety.Helpful Reply
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Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping on May 17, 2012Yes, they read black with just a slight hint of purple. Like black velvet with a sheen. I saw them at Home Depot or Lowes and used them as part of a UGA garden for a client.Helpful Reply
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Rhonda G on May 17, 2012Yes, we've had them here in NY. Marvelous!Helpful Reply
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Rita S on May 17, 2012Yes I have those and also the black pin striped ones. They are so pretty!Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on May 18, 2012Wow. I've never seen one before. Do you have a close up?Helpful Reply
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Debra D on May 18, 2012@Miriam I, Sorry I don't have a close up, I'll try to get one soon. @Terri J, That would be great!Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on May 18, 2012OK, no rush. I'd love to share a picture of one on our facebook page. It's so special!Helpful Reply
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Lisa D on May 18, 2012Love these but have never seen them in NC !Helpful Reply
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Kim L on May 19, 2012I've never seen them before and they are beautiful! I love them and as long as you pinch back the dead flowers, they will soon begin to overflow! Who's your favorite garden center --can't be Home Depot or OSH !!!Helpful Reply
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Maryann Dubbs on May 19, 2012Yes, I have been waiting for 2 years for them since I saw them in Better Homes and Gardens. I paired mine with "lemonade" petunias...a soft yellow with a very soft outline on the perimeter of pink. Lovely little plants!Helpful Reply
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Linell S on May 25, 2012Yes i have. Planted them in the middle of a large container with a white flowers all the way around. Going to be awesome. Purchased at Kaw Valley Greenhouses.Helpful Reply
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S.A. Coggin on Sep 02, 2014Just beautiful. Glad to know about them.Helpful Reply
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Angelina Atizado on Jun 23, 2016We grow them in Canada. It blooms like any other kind of petunia all summer long.Helpful Reply
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