Greetings From Jaromere is a Czech heirloom petunia developed by Černý Seed Company in 1937, now preserved as a living link to early 20th-century European gardening. This Petunia superbissima cultivar produces an eye-catching mix of frilled, double, and single bicolored blooms in bubblegum pink and white on compact plants just over 1 foot tall. Growing 70 to 85 days from seed to flowering, it thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 2 through 11, offering exceptional ornamental impact in beds and borders where its nearly unrecognizable-as-petunia flowers draw both gardeners and pollinators alike.
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The blooms of Greetings From Jaromere defy what most gardeners expect from petunias. An outstanding mix of frilled, double, and single flowers in bubblegum pink and white creates almost architectural texture on plants smothered in highly decorative heads. Pollinators can't seem to get enough of this variety, which means you'll witness genuine ecological engagement in your garden. At just over 1 foot tall, these compact plants work beautifully in beds, borders, and containers without demanding the space of sprawling varieties.
Greetings From Jaromere shines as an ornamental display flower in mixed beds and borders where its distinctive frilled and double forms deserve center stage. The compact habit and prolific blooming make it excellent for containers, where each plant becomes a self-contained bouquet. Plant it where pollinators can easily access the flowers, as they respond enthusiastically to this variety.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Petunia seeds need light to germinate, so scatter them on the soil surface and press gently without covering. Keep soil warm (around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) and consistently moist. Seeds typically germinate in 7 to 14 days under bright light. Transplant seedlings into individual containers once they develop their first true leaves.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date once soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting. Space plants 10 inches apart in beds and borders. Handle seedlings carefully, as they're somewhat fragile at this stage.
Pinch or prune the tops of seedlings before transplanting to encourage branching and bushier growth. Once established in the garden, remove spent flower heads regularly to prevent seed set and redirect energy into new blooms. No heavy pruning is needed given the naturally compact 1-foot-tall habit, but you can trim back any leggy stems in mid-summer to rejuvenate flowering.
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“This heirloom was developed in 1937 by Černý Seed Company, a seed house located in Jaroměř, a town in the Czech Republic. The variety carries the name of its birthplace, anchoring it to a specific place and moment in horticultural history. Developed during a rich period of European petunia breeding, it represents the careful selection work of a regional seed company committed to creating decorative forms. That Greetings From Jaromere has survived and continues to be offered through heirloom seed catalogs today speaks to its enduring garden performance and the dedication of gardeners who save and share seeds across generations.”