Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida ‘Supertunia® Saffron Finch’ 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: Warm Golden-Yellow Blooms with Soft Orange Undertones, Nonstop Flowering, Self-Cleaning, Excellent Heat Tolerance Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Mass Plantings

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More About Petunia ‘Supertunia® Saffron Finch’

Petunia ‘Supertunia® Saffron Finch’ is known for its rich, warm yellow blooms infused with subtle saffron-orange tones, giving it a deeper, more sophisticated look than standard yellow petunias. The color reads vibrant without being harsh and holds well through summer heat and bright sun.

As a member of the Supertunia® series, this variety is self-cleaning and continuously blooming, producing fresh flowers without the need for deadheading. The plant forms a full, well-branched mound that spreads gracefully in containers and landscape plantings.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Saffron Finch’ has been a consistent standout for color stability and season-long performance. Unlike many yellow petunias that fade to pale cream, this variety maintains its warm tone even during peak summer temperatures.

We especially appreciate its design flexibility. The golden-yellow flowers pair beautifully with purples, blues, whites, chartreuse foliage, and dark-leaved plants, making it an excellent choice for both bold and balanced color combinations.

Supertunia® Saffron Finch vs. Other Petunias

Within the Supertunia® Series, Saffron Finch is defined by warmth and brightness, delivering golden-yellow blooms that hold their saturation even in intense heat. Lined up with Supertunia® Really Red, Saffron Finch shifts the visual weight upward, lightening plantings rather than grounding them. Set alongside Supertunia® Bordeaux™, it functions as contrast instead of depth, and when paired with Supertunia® Royal Velvet, it energizes and lifts darker combinations. While the structure is similar across the series, the visual role of Saffron Finch is completely different, with a calm, balancing presence.

Looking toward the Supertunia Vista® Series, Saffron Finch is noticeably more restrained and container-friendly. Vista yellows are bred for sheer landscape scale, while Saffron Finch blends more easily into mixed plantings without overwhelming its neighbors. In comparison with Crazytunias®, Saffron Finch favors performance over novelty. Crazytunia® Bananarama may offer brighter yellow tones, but its growth stays tighter and more decorative. Saffron Finch fills space faster and maintains strength longer through the season. From a design standpoint, it shines as a contrast plant, pairing beautifully with blues, purples, and deep greens to brighten compositions without overpowering them.