Basic gardening tips - Petunias

I adore petunias and it wouldn't be a summer garden without them but, planning your planting will ensure the best displays when you want them.



It's very simply!  Petunias when planted as seedlings will take about 6 weeks to start producing an abundance of beautiful flowers.  While they are establishing it is best to nip off newly forming flowers for about the first 2-3 weeks.  This allows the seedlings to establish strong root growth and become sturdy plants, which will reward you with a wonderful summer display.





 I planted these little seedlings recently behind an establish white petunia to get a more uniform display.  The blue and white petunias have been in 4 weeks, and they are starting to bush out nicely.

 

Petunias also come  in what the nurseries call "pots of colour", these are larger more establish plants that  provide an instance display.  Depending on how quickly you want your floral display will determine whether you buy seedlings or "pots of colour", of course there is a price difference and you get more for your dollar with the seedlings.

I use both, planting out for an instant colour display while waiting for the smaller seedlings to develop. 

However you choose to plant your petunias they are a must for any garden, with a wide range of colours and shapes.



Do yourself a favour and plant petunias

 

Happy gardening

 

Bronwyn