All About Petunias
Petunias are sun-loving annuals that bloom spring through summer. You can find petunias in just about every color with growing habits that mound in borders or trail down containers. These garden favorites are heat tolerant and easy to care for. A thorough watering once a week should be sufficient (unless there are prolonged periods of drought). However, spreading types and those in containers require more frequent watering. We recommend fertilizing your plants monthly to ensure good growth. Try McDonald Greenleaf, a slow-release fertilizer specifically formulated for Hampton Roads. You’ll also need to remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and keep them performing their best.
Petunias fall into two categories: Mounding Growth Habit and Trailing/Spreading Growth Habit
TRAILING/SPREADING (cascading growth habit)
Use as a spiller in containers, window boxes or hanging baskets.
• Supertunia: great colors, vigorous grower; self-cleaning & no dead heading required
• Wave: low growing and tolerates heat well
• Shockwave: smaller flowers and more weather resistant; tolerates heat
• Easy Wave: fast-growing and blooms early spring to late summer; doesn’t require cutting back
• Plush: mid-size blooms with show of color all summer long
• Suncatcher: large flowers in a wide range of colors that bloom repeatedly
MOUNDING HABIT(grow in a clump)
Use in the landscape, in containers and in combination planters.
• Potunia: early spring bloomer in bold colors
• Sophistica: one-of-a-kind flowers that bloom early spring – late summer
We are crazy for these spring and summer favorites. Check out a few NEW varieties in stores now: (see above photos)
- Black Cherry Supertunias – Medium to large flowers of deep red with black accents.Vigorous growing with a slightly mounded habit. Great filler for combination plantings or a stand alone in the garden.
- Rose Blast Charm Petunias – Compact, small flowered petunia similar to million bells, great for container combos and baskets. No need to deadhead for continuous blooms.
- Limoncello Supertunias – Medium to large sized flowers with deep yellow veins. Vigorous growing with slightly mounded habit. Great filler for combination plantings or a stand alone in the garden.
- Morning Glory Charm – Colors like an old fashioned Morning Glory. Compact, small flowered petunia similar to million bells, great for container combos and baskets. No need to deadhead for continuous blooms.
PHOTOS: from Proven Winners
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