How to Grow Petunia Flowers

While petunias will bloom in bright, indirect light, they do their best in full sun. Petunias like fertile soil which drains well and is neutral to slightly acid (pH 6.0 to 7.0). Light, sandy soil is ideal. Break up the soil by digging down 6 or 8 inches, mix in some organic matter, and then smooth and level it.

Are petunias easy to grow?
Do petunias grow back every year?
What month is best to plant petunias?
Are coffee grounds good for petunias?
Should you deadhead petunias?
Should you water petunias every day?
Where should I plant petunias?
Can petunias grow in small pots?
How long do petunias last in hanging baskets?
Will petunias reseed themselves?
Are petunias poisonous to dogs?

Are petunias easy to grow?

Petunias are among the most popular flowering annuals for good reason. Petunias are bright and lively, bloom from spring until frost, and scent the air with lovely fragrance. Best of all, petunias are amazingly easy to grow, both in the garden and in containers. There are literally hundreds of named petunia varieties.

Do petunias grow back every year?

Store petunias indoors during the winter to grow them again the next year. ... As a result, many gardeners treat petunias (Pentunia [group]) like annuals and replace them every year. However, you can ensure your petunias grow back after the winter by bringing them indoors or propagating new plants.

What month is best to plant petunias?

HOW TO PLANT PETUNIAS

When to plant: In spring, after the threat of frost has passed.
Where to plant: For the best performance, plant in full sun (at least six hours a day). ...
Soil: They grow best in a light, fertile soil that provides good drainage and is slightly acidic (pH 6 to 6.5). ...
Grow petunias from seed:

Are coffee grounds good for petunias?

dump my old coffee grounds on my petunias and other flowers as a inexpensive and very effective fertilizer. Petunias are heavy feeders to bloom profusely. ... I pour my coffee grounds into the coffee pot and use the whole solution on a different pot or bed each day.

Should you deadhead petunias?

Petunias are long-blooming flowers in a wide variety of types, shapes and colors. ... Deadheading petunias throughout the growing season tricks them into producing more flowers instead of seeds and keeps them looking neat. Leggy petunias may benefit from heavier pruning in the middle of the growing season.

Should you water petunias every day?

Container Petunia Watering Needs

They often require daily watering to provide the moisture petunias need. ... Smaller containers dry out more quickly than larger containers and may require more frequent watering. Check the moisture in the soil daily by sticking your finger into it or using a soil moisture meter.

Where should I plant petunias?

Can petunias grow in small pots?

You can purchase special trailing petunias, which will perform dramatically in containers. However, growing petunias in pots, regardless of their type, should not disappoint you, as long as you treat them right.

How long do petunias last in hanging baskets?

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.

Will petunias reseed themselves?

As tender annuals, petunias needs lots of sunshine and adequate moisture, and under the right conditions, they continue blooming all summer long and into the fall. If left to their own devices, they may reseed themselves, but the flowers will be a different color from those of the parent plants.

Are petunias poisonous to dogs?

Petunias are not poisonous to dogs, but if overeaten, they will cause an upset stomach. If you have a dog that likes to dig in the garden or chew on plants, we recommend planting petunias in hanging baskets or window boxes out of reach from your dog.