When to Plant Petunia in Utah

Petunias (Petunia x hybrida) are warm-season tender annuals prized for their prolific, trumpet-shaped blooms in nearly every color. They perform from hanging baskets to garden borders and bloom continuously from late spring until frost, provided spent flowers are removed regularly.

Utah spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Petunia Planting Calendar for Utah

▸ Zone 5a ~166 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 25 · First frost: October 8 · 166 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 28	Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Outdoors	May 2	May 2 – May 16
Bloom	July 11	Jul 11 – Oct 3

▸ Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 18 · First frost: October 13 · 178 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 21	Feb 21 – Mar 7
Transplant Outdoors	April 25	Apr 25 – May 9
Bloom	July 4	Jul 4 – Oct 3

▸ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 10 · First frost: October 20 · 193 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 13	Feb 13 – Feb 27
Transplant Outdoors	April 17	Apr 17 – May 1
Bloom	June 26	Jun 26 – Oct 2

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 6	Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Outdoors	April 10	Apr 10 – Apr 24
Bloom	June 19	Jun 19 – Oct 2

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 28	Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Outdoors	April 1	Apr 1 – Apr 15
Bloom	June 10	Jun 10 – Sep 30

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 21	Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Outdoors	March 18	Mar 18 – Apr 1
Bloom	May 27	May 27 – Sep 23

▸ Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	December 31	Dec 31 – Jan 14
Transplant Outdoors	February 18	Feb 18 – Mar 4
Bloom	April 29	Apr 29 – Sep 16

Growing Tips for Utah

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; seeds need light to germinate — press onto moist mix surface, do not cover. Transplant after last frost once nights stay above 50°F. Pinch back leggy plants mid-summer to encourage bushy re-bloom. Wave/spreading types tolerate light shade but bloom less. Feed every 2 weeks with balanced fertilizer once established.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Petunia in Utah?

Planting dates for Petunia in Utah depend on your USDA zone. Utah spans zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Utah for planting?

Utah contains USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

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