Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida ‘Painted Love™ Purple’

Common Name: Painted Love™ Petunia

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates

Size: 10–14" Tall × 12–18" Wide

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched

Sunlight: Full Sun

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 Color and Blooming

Features: Painted-Edge Color Pattern, Strong Contrast, Continuous Blooming

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

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Petunia ‘Painted Love™ Purple’

‘Painted Love™ Purple’ offers a softer, more artistic take on patterned petunias. The deep purple centers fade outward into creamy yellow margins, creating a brushed, almost watercolor effect rather than a sharp contrast. This makes it especially appealing in refined container designs where you want interest without visual noise.

The plant itself stays neat and controlled, forming a rounded mound that flowers evenly across the canopy. Unlike many novelty petunias, it doesn’t rely on just a few standout blooms—the pattern repeats consistently across the plant, giving it a polished, finished look from early season through fall.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Painted Love™ Purple’ stood out for its balance. The color pattern remained stable through heat, and the plant didn’t stretch or thin out as the season progressed. We also appreciated how evenly it flowered—no gaps, no awkward growth spurts.

This is one we like using when we want something distinctive but still easy to work with. It pairs beautifully with silvers, chartreuse foliage, and soft pinks, and it behaves predictably in containers. When customers want something unique that still looks intentional and well-designed, this is an easy recommendation.

Painted Love™ Purple vs. Other Petunias

Painted Love™ Purple leans toward elegance rather than spectacle, offering a softer, more artistic presence than high-contrast petunias. Its growth is noticeably restrained compared to Supertunias®, favoring balance over speed and allowing designs to develop intentionally instead of racing to fill space. Where Crazytunias rely on bold contrast and novelty, Painted Love shifts the focus to subtle transitions and visual nuance, giving it a more refined character.

Set alongside Amore™ Queen of Hearts, Painted Love reads quieter and more romantic, trading Amore’s bold patterning for gentle color blending that pairs easily with a wide range of companions. Compared with Bee’s Knees, it brings atmosphere rather than energy—Bee’s Knees brightens and activates a planting, while Painted Love settles it and adds mood. When placed near Night Sky, Painted Love feels composed and predictable, offering consistency where Night Sky introduces movement and surprise. That steadiness makes Painted Love especially easy to design with over the long term.