How to Grow Petunias

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.

How do you take care of potted petunias?
Do petunias grow back every year?
Should you water petunias every day?
Are coffee grounds good for petunias?
What is the best fertilizer for petunias?
Is Miracle Grow good for petunias?
Should you deadhead petunias?
What month is best to plant petunias?
Where should I plant petunias?
Will petunias reseed themselves?

How do you take care of potted petunias?

Petunias are heavy feeders. Apply a slow release fertilizer at the time of planting, then follow up with a liquid fertilizer every week or two throughout the season. Place your containers where they will receive full sun – six hours per day is good but eight is preferable for the fullest possible blooms.

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.

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.

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.

What is the best fertilizer for petunias?

How to care for petunias

When planting in the garden, work a balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8, 10-10-10, or 12-12-12 into soil at a rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet. ...
When planting window boxes or other containers, incorporate timed-release fertilizer into the soil.

Is Miracle Grow good for petunias?

Petunias are heavy feeders. It is helpful to fertilize petunias (and most annuals) regularly during the growing the season, especially when they are grown in containers. ... Then follow up with a water-soluble fertilizer such as Peters 20-20-20, Miracle Gro or fish emulsion every other week through the growing season.

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.

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:

Where should I plant petunias?

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.