Firefly Petunias glow naturally without batteries, wires, or sprays. Inspired by the bioluminescence found in our oceans and forests, these extraordinary plants glow with their own living energy. During the day, the petunia harvests and stores energy through photosynthesis. At night, the plant converts that stored energy into a visible soft, steady glow that permeates the entire plant, from its brightest new blooms to every leaf and stem.
Firefly Petunias will be available for pick up May 4th - 9th
AT A GLANCE
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Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day to "charge up"
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Firefly needs to be fertilized consistently, we recommend Jacks Petunia Feed
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Mature size: 12" tall by 12" wide
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Bloom time: April through frost
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The darker the environment, the more you’ll notice the glow. Like the stars in the sky, in city environments with lots of light pollution, the bioluminescence will be less visible than in the countryside.
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Voted the best innovation of 2024 by Time magazine
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Bonus: You will be envy of all your neighbors!
HOW'D THEY DO THAT?
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Its organic bioluminescence is produced through a genetic enhancement combining the DNA of naturally luminous mushrooms with that of petunia plants
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The inspiration for the Firefly Petunia came from James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar.
- There will be a lot of new bioluminescence in the coming years, including petunias that glow different colors!
WHERE IT LOOKS BEST
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Plant your petunias in a 10" hanging basket in a 12" combo patio pot
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If grown indoors they will require supplemental lighting
Get the Plants You Want
Reserve your favorites early with a preorder—especially the plants that tend to sell out. It also helps us plan growing and ordering with less waste. Order a little or a lot. We’ll have it organized and ready for easy pickup.
Pre-order Details
Preordering is the best way to make sure you get the plants you’ve been looking forward to—before they sell out. It also helps Burnett’s grow more intentionally, reduce waste, and plan our crops with care. We’re always bringing in new, standout plants for our preorder program. Order one or order many—we’ll keep everything organized and ready for a smooth, easy pickup.
Pick-Up Information
This plant is brought in specifically for our preorder customers from our farm in Canterbury, CT. Because these plants are brought in specifically for our preorder customers, all items are final sale. We will email you more information about how to pick up your preorder at Burnetts.