Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida ‘Amore™ Queen of Hearts’

Common Name: Amore™ Petunia

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates

Size: 10–16" Tall × 12–18" Wide

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched

Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours for best color expression)

Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Allow Soil to Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Regular Feeding Recommended for Best Performance

Features: Distinctive Heart-Shaped Red Patterning, Continuous Blooming, Strong Color Contrast

Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Accent Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Petunia ‘Amore™ Queen of Hearts’

‘Amore™ Queen of Hearts’ is one of those petunias that stops people mid-walk. The creamy yellow petals are overlaid with bold, symmetrical red hearts radiating from the center, and no two flowers are exactly alike. The pattern holds remarkably well through the season, especially when the plant is grown in full sun and fed regularly.

Unlike many novelty petunias that sacrifice performance for looks, this one maintains a tidy, mounded shape with consistent flowering. It stays compact rather than stretching or flopping, which makes it especially easy to use in containers where structure matters. The contrast of colors reads clearly even from a distance, giving it strong visual impact in mixed plantings.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Amore™ Queen of Hearts’ impressed us with how reliably it kept its pattern and shape. The heart markings stayed crisp well into summer, even during heat, and the plants remained evenly branched without constant pinching. That’s a big deal for a patterned petunia—many lose definition as the season wears on, but this one held its look.

We also liked how controlled the growth was. It filled containers nicely without overwhelming companion plants, making it easy to design around. When we want a petunia that feels special and eye-catching—but still behaves like a solid garden performer—this is one we’re happy to recommend.

Amore™ Queen of Hearts vs. Other Petunias

Famous for its bold heart-shaped red patterning, Queen of Hearts stands out as one of the most distinctive and recognizable patterned petunias ever bred. When set alongside Painted Love™ Purple, Queen of Hearts reads bolder and more graphic, trading Painted Love’s soft color blending for crisp lines and high-contrast patterning. Next to Bee’s Knees, Amore feels distinctly ornamental, focusing on individual blooms rather than overall color mass. Bee’s Knees fills space quickly, while Queen of Hearts commands attention one flower at a time. 

Compared to Supertunias®, Queen of Hearts is slower-growing and far more detail-driven. It doesn’t aim to cover ground quickly. Against Crazytunias, it feels more refined and less playful. The pattern is intentional rather than chaotic. This variety rewards close viewing. Amore™ Queen of Hearts is the choice when you want a petunia that rewards attention up close, offering intentional pattern and refined detail rather than fast coverage or flashy novelty.