Petunia Bee's Knees

Bee’s Knees is filled with lush blooms and puts on a high-impact show all season long with very little attention.
It brings the most intense yellow petunia to the market, along with the best performance!
This variety holds its yellow color better than any other yellow petunia.
It features dark green foliage and outstanding branching.
Versatile, works well in containers and the landscape.

Culture Guide

Other Resources

Sell Sheet - Petunia Bees Knees

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Bench Card - 11 x 7

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Tag - 2 x 6.75

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AAS Gold Medal Winner Petunia Bee's Knees

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The Gardens at Ball Trials 2021

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Yellow Petunia Bee's Knees at Costa Trials Week 7, 2021

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Bee's Knees yellow petunia Summer 2020

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Bee's Knees yellow petunia - SimulCAST20

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General Information

Height: 8-10" (20-25cm)

Spread: 16-22" (41-56cm)

Exposure: Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: No

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4

Comments: Avoid stretch by moving crop to cooler air temperature in second and third weeks of propagation. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.4-5.8

Light Levels (fc): 5,000-8,000

Temperature Day: 59-76°F (15-24°C)

Temperature Night: 53-61°F (12-16°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 225-300

No. of Pinches: 0-1

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm, applied 2-4 times, can be used to control habit early. Bonzi(D) 0.25-1.0 ppm applied as crop matures will control final height but not delay flowering or reduce flower size.

Pests: Whitefly, thrips, leafminers

Diseases: Botrytis, Root rot, Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Comments: Cool temperatures and high light will reduce need for PGRs. Monitor regularly for high pH and possible iron deficiency.