Want to gaze at distant galaxies but don’t have a strong enough telescope? Then don’t worry, because we’ve got the perfect solution. All you need to do is to buy yourself some Night Sky Petunias, because as you can see, their petals look like they’re hiding secret little universes inside of them.
Scientifically known as Petunia cultivars, Night Sky Petunias are a deep purple flower that’s characterized by the unique patterns on their petals. Much like their name suggests, these mesmerizing plants bloom to reveal a stunning plethora of white stars resembling distant clusters of galaxies. Their otherworldly patterns are the result of a variance between night and day temperatures, so if you’re growing your own then you should keep them warm in the day (around 100° F) and cool at night (about 50°F) in order to yield the most spectacular results. Want to grow a little personal galaxy in the comfort of your very own home? Then head on over to Amazon and pick up a pack of Night Sky Petunia seeds.
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Share on FacebookThey are so beautiful, I've got one on my balcony and it's petals are absolutely stunning!
Pretty pretty in these photos... But I wonder what kind of lighting it takes to have the galaxies 'glow' like that? What if most of the time under normal sunlight they just look diseased? Just trying to be realistic here. =/
I actually have these in my garden and can confirm no lighting needed. They are just naturally beautiful exactly like this.
Load More Replies...Pray tell , in my humble opinion , these REALLY feel mesmerizing to look at , just like your looking into the constellations of stars in a beautiful velvet sky of purple and fuschia. Your gazing into a tiny healthy vibrant galaxy ! Totally hypnotic ! Lol . Yes last year we had both colors . I am running around fervently trying to find for my mum and dad right now !
Proven Winner or Wave are two companies that provide petunias and also galaxy petunias . found them last year and this year at quality garden centres. not an expensive habit 😊
Load More Replies...The photography is not only beautiful it is truly amazing what you can see in the petals!!
Definatly what flower type an astronaut would have at his or her wetting.
They are so beautiful, I've got one on my balcony and it's petals are absolutely stunning!
Pretty pretty in these photos... But I wonder what kind of lighting it takes to have the galaxies 'glow' like that? What if most of the time under normal sunlight they just look diseased? Just trying to be realistic here. =/
I actually have these in my garden and can confirm no lighting needed. They are just naturally beautiful exactly like this.
Load More Replies...Pray tell , in my humble opinion , these REALLY feel mesmerizing to look at , just like your looking into the constellations of stars in a beautiful velvet sky of purple and fuschia. Your gazing into a tiny healthy vibrant galaxy ! Totally hypnotic ! Lol . Yes last year we had both colors . I am running around fervently trying to find for my mum and dad right now !
Proven Winner or Wave are two companies that provide petunias and also galaxy petunias . found them last year and this year at quality garden centres. not an expensive habit 😊
Load More Replies...The photography is not only beautiful it is truly amazing what you can see in the petals!!
Definatly what flower type an astronaut would have at his or her wetting.
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