Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida Headliner™ ‘Night Sky’

Common Name: Headliner™ Petunia

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates

Size: 10–16" Tall × 18–24" Wide

Growth Habit: Spreading, Mounded, Vigorous

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Performance

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Regular Feeding Recommended

Features: Galaxy-Style White Speckling, High Vigor, Continuous Blooming

Uses: Large Containers, Hanging Baskets, Landscape Beds, Mass Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Petunia Headliner™ ‘Night Sky’

‘Night Sky’ is one of the most recognizable petunias on the market, and for good reason. Its velvety purple blooms are scattered with bright white speckles that resemble stars against a night sky. The pattern isn’t static—it changes based on temperature differences between day and night, which adds an element of movement and surprise throughout the season.

As part of the Headliner™ series, ‘Night Sky’ is bred for vigor and coverage. It spreads more aggressively than compact petunias, making it ideal for filling large containers or covering ground in sunny beds. When given enough room, it creates a dramatic carpet of color that feels bold, modern, and a little bit cosmic.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Headliner™ ‘Night Sky’ consistently impressed us with its growth speed and overall presence. It filled containers quickly and maintained strong flowering even as it stretched outward, which isn’t always the case with highly patterned petunias. The color stayed rich, and while the speckling shifted with weather, it never lost its visual appeal.

We like reaching for ‘Night Sky’ when we need scale and drama. This is not a timid petunia—it’s meant to be seen from a distance. Given enough sun, feed, and space, it delivers a bold, high-impact display that earns attention all season long.

Headliner™ Night Sky vs. Other Petunias

Night Sky delivers a level of movement and visual intrigue with its galaxy-like white speckling that is unmatched by most Petunias. Compared with Black Magic, Night Sky is far more expressive; it feel alive in the landscape. Crazytunia® Black Mamba delivers consistent, near-black drama with a controlled habit, while Night Sky offers a more expressive look, trading uniform darkness for a star-speckled pattern that shifts with temperature. 

Compared to Painted Love™ Purple, Night Sky is bolder and less subtle. Painted Love softens color edges; Night Sky sharpens contrast. Night Sky is meant to be noticed from a distance. Painted Love shines up close. Against Supertunias®, Night Sky shares vigor but adds unpredictability. It spreads and fills quickly, yet the pattern evolves with temperature swings. Night Sky is the choice when you want a petunia that brings movement, surprise, and ever-changing visual interest rather than a perfectly predictable look.