Sweet Petunia

Sweet Petunia. CultivationFeaturesEffectsCultureVarietiesPetunias are one of the most popular garden flowers for both borders and containers They are prolific bloomers although some forms require deadheading to keep them going However most petunia varieties will bloom throughout the summer except in extreme heat You can find petunias in just about every color but true blue and with growing habits that mound in borders or trail down containers Although some species of petunias are tropical perennials todays hybrids are usually grown as annuals so hardiness zones are not a factor in growing them Although petunias like cool weather they are not frosttolerant Wait until all danger of frost is past before planting your petunias outdoors Petunias repeat bloom throughout the summer Some varieties will require frequent deadheading and some stem pruning to continue setting flower buds Extreme heat can cause petunia plants to stop setting flowers until the temperature drops Older varieties of petunias require diligent deadheading or they will stop blooming This is not always a pleasant task since the foliage is sticky and blossoms that have been rained on will turn into slimy mush Most petunia varieties prefer full sun but in the heat of summer partial shade will keep them refreshed and blooming better Petunias require a light fertile soil that provides good drainage They like a slightly acidic soil pH Because of their profuse blooms petunias are excellent in hanging baskets either alone or as a trailing plant in a mixed planting Containers of petunias can be placed in strategic areas of the garden to add color where needed When potting use a freedraining soilless potting mix fortified with a slowrelease fertilizer It might be worth the challenge to grow petunias from seed especially if you&#39re trying for a particular variety Just remember that starting from seed takes longer so begin at least ten to 12 weeks before your outside planting date Petunia seeds are tiny and fine but they need light to germinate dont cover the seed with soil but rather sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil and pat lightly for good contact Petunias have wide trumpetshaped flowers and branching foliage that is hairy and somewhat sticky Within the petunia family there is great variety single and double blooms ruffled or smooth petals striped veined or solid colors mounding and cascading habits and even some with fragrance Most of the petunias sold today are hybrids developed for specific design purposes They grow easily when you transplant them to the garden and this should be done in the spring when the threat of frost has passed Monthly feeding or foliage feeding will give your petunias the energy they need to stay in bloom But be judicious with water and make sure the soil is well drained Too much water will cause the plants to become \\”leggy\\” with lots of stem and few flowers Like many flowering annuals petunias dont like to be dry for long periods But they also dont like wet feet A weekly deep watering is sufficientexcept for spreading and containergrown petunias which may require daily watering Petunias also prefer warmer temperatures for germination Start the seeds on heating pads or on top of your refrigerator Once the seed has germinated move them from the warm area and let them grow on in cooler temperatures Garden petunias like a balanced fertilizer such as 888 101010 or 121212 In early to midJuly start using a liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks Spreading petunias may need weekly fertilization while containergrown plants will respond well to a timerelease fertilizer New petunia varieties come out every year making older varieties obsolete but here are some particular favorites Author Marie IannottiVideo Duration 3 minOccupation Master Gardener.

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