Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida ‘Black Magic’ Common Name: Petunia Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates Size: 10–14" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Mounding to Lightly Trailing Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Velvety Near-Black Blooms, Dramatic Color, Heavy Flowering, Strong Garden Presence Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Mass Plantings

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More About Petunia ‘Black Magic’

Petunia ‘Black Magic’ is prized for its extraordinarily dark, velvety blooms, often described as true black under most lighting conditions. The flowers create striking contrast in containers and garden beds, making this variety a favorite for bold, modern designs and high-impact color schemes.

The plant produces abundant blooms on a full, spreading habit, ensuring consistent coverage throughout the season. When grown in full sun, flower color is deepest and most dramatic.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Black Magic’ has proven to be surprisingly versatile and reliable, holding its dark coloration well through heat and bright sun. With regular feeding, it flowers continuously and maintains a balanced, attractive form.

We especially appreciate its design value. Few annuals deliver this level of contrast, and ‘Black Magic’ pairs beautifully with whites, yellows, chartreuse foliage, silvers, and bright pinks for dramatic effect.

Black Magic vs. Other Petunias

Black Magic is the go-to petunia for adding depth and dark, dramatic contrast that few other Petunias can match. Against Supertunias®, Black Magic is noticeably more compact and upright. It doesn’t spread or fill space the same way, but it holds its shape with intention.  While Black Magic and Crazytunia® Black Mamba both deliver near-black drama, but they do it in different ways—Black Mamba stays compact and novelty-driven, while Black Magic feels more upright, architectural, and controlled.

When set against Mini Vista™ Midnight, the difference becomes one of scale, with Mini Vista Midnight spreading low and wide to blanket space while Black Magic functions as a focused accent rather than a groundcover. Compared with Headliner™ Night Sky, Black Magic trades movement and pattern for consistency, remaining solid and predictable instead of shifting with temperature. Black Magic is the Petunia of choice when you want dependable dark contrast that holds its shape and color without surprises.