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Is it too early to plant petunias?
If you are going to grow petunias from seed, start the seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost date. (See your local frost dates.) Plant young petunias outdoors after your last spring frost date, but keep a close eye on the weather forecast and protect young plants from late frosts.
Do Wave petunias come back every year?
Do Petunias Come Back Every Year? Petunias are perennials, however, they are typically treated as annuals. If you live in a cooler climate and want your petunias to grow back in the spring, then you must store them indoors during the winter.
Do Wave petunias like sun or shade?
Caring for wave petunias is a simple task and won’t take much time at all. These plants want to grow and thrive, and seem to increase on a daily basis. Plant them in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist, but never soggy.
What is the difference between a petunia and a wave petunia?
Wave petunias have a unique trailing growth habit and are highly prolific in their blooming. A regular petunia has an upright or bush growth habit. It may spread slightly, but will not drape down as dramatically as a Wave petunia.
When can wave petunias be planted outside?
Wave petunias thrive in growing zones 9 and 10, but they can be grown throughout the United States. In Lancaster Pennsylvannia, where we are located (zone 6), Wave petunias grow great outside from late April into October, if properly cared for.
When should you plant Wave petunias?
Plant Wave Petunias after the last spring frost when night temperatures stay above 40 degrees consistently. Plant Wave Petunias after the last spring frost when night temperatures stay above 40 degrees consistently. Plant in full sun (minimum of 6 hours per day).
How do you plant Wave petunias in the ground?
Place it in the ground all the way up to its soil line. Pack it in nicely. In the spring and fall, space Cool Wave Pansies 12 inches (30 cm) apart in the garden. After the chance of frost has passed, space Wave and Easy Wave Petunias 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) apart in garden beds.
What month is best to plant petunias?
As with almost all bedding plants these days, you can find a wide assortment of petunias at local garden centers. For best results, plant petunias in September through early November or late January through mid-March.
What temperature kills petunias?
Petunias thrive when nighttime temperatures are in the 55 to 65°F range, and daytime temps are between 61 and 80°F. They will succumb to sub-freezing temperatures in a hurry, and anything below 40°F may kill them, though Wave® petunias can tolerate temperatures as low as 35°F.
What temperatures can petunias tolerate?
However, petunias usually tolerate temperatures as low as 39 F. (4 C.) with no problem, but they are definitely not plants that will survive the winter in most climates. Petunias are damaged extensively at 32 F.
Is Miracle Grow good for petunias?
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food guaranteed bigger, more beautiful plants! It is full of essential nutrients that will make your petunias happy and healthy. This fertilizer is intended to be applied every 7-14 days.
Does Walmart have Wave petunias?
Wave Petunia All Live Plants – Walmart.com.
Will Wave petunias reseed themselves?
Petunias are members of the Solanaceae family, which also includes other familiar plants such as tomatoes, peppers and Nicotiana. If left to their own devices, they may reseed themselves, but the flowers will be a different color from those of the parent plants.
Should you pinch back Wave petunias?
When properly cared for, Wave petunias require no pinching to create full, bushy plants. Unlike standard petunias that are upright plants growing from a main stem, Wave petunias grow outward from the center, or crown of the plant.
How many Wave petunias in a hanging basket?
It’s easy to think you should really fill your basket but with Wave plants, we recommend planting about three plants per every ten inches of container. Planting too many petunias will mean that your plants begin competing for nutrients found in the soil.
Do Wave petunias cascade?
Just as all Wave petunias are not cascading, all cascading petunias are not found in the Wave series. Surfina (Petunia integrifolia), also called wild petunia, is a classic petunia frequently used in window boxes.
Should you deadhead Wave petunias?
Deadheading Wave Although Wave plants naturally do not require deadheading due to their prolific blooming, the occa- sional deadheading will provide an even bigger boost to flower production. Once the flower begins to fade, remove it, along with the small stem that attaches it to the plant.
How long do Wave petunias last?
To tackle the first part of the question, petunias can live for 2 or 3 years but generally behave as annuals because they can’t survive the freezing temperatures of the winter.
