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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. Feed them with an all-purpose fertilizer when you first plant them, and every two weeks after that until the middle of summer.
- How do you maintain Wave petunias?
- Should I cut back Wave petunias?
- How do you keep Wave petunias blooming all summer?
- What is the difference between Wave petunias and regular petunias?
- What is the best fertilizer for Wave petunias?
- How do I keep my Wave petunias from getting leggy?
- How long do Wave petunias last?
- Why is my wave petunia dying?
- How do you take care of Wave petunias in a hanging basket?
- How do I get my petunias to bloom more?
How do you maintain Wave petunias?
Wave Petunias will continue to hold their prized growth habit if they receive full sun (at least 5 to 6 hours per day), along with regular watering and fertilizer (once a week with liq- uid feed, or plant with slow release fertilizer).
Should I cut back Wave petunias?
Pruning. Often, Wave petunias grow all season without the need for pruning. However, if the plants begin to look forlorn, leggy and ragged in midsummer, it's fine to cut them back to about half their length. Water and fertilize the plants immediately after pruning to encourage healthy new growth.
How do you keep Wave petunias blooming all summer?
To keep wave petunias blooming, they do need frequent watering. But too much watering can lead to soggy roots, and a weak plant. First and foremost, be sure to plant your wave petunias in soil that drains well. If you are placing in pots, containers or hanging baskets, use a lightweight, high quality potting mix.
What is the difference between Wave petunias and regular petunias?
Wave petunias have a unique trailing growth habit and are highly prolific in their blooming. They drape over the sides of containers and raised beds and are great summer performers. A regular petunia has an upright or bush growth habit.
What is the best fertilizer for Wave 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.
How do I keep my Wave petunias from getting leggy?
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I make my petunias fuller?” Preventing leggy petunias requires that you cut back the branches by one quarter or one half on a regular basis. This may be hard to do, as your petunia plant may be in full bloom when you do this. You can cut back all the branches at once.
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.
Why is my wave petunia dying?
Like lots of plants, petunias respond to a lack of water by wilting. ... Wilting petunia flowers can also be a sign of too much water. Always check the soil around your petunias before watering–if the soil is still damp, don't water it. Lack of sun can also lead to the wilting of petunias.
How do you take care of Wave petunias in a hanging basket?
Care:
- Don't let your Wave Petunias dry out between watering. If possible, water your plants in the morning so the foliage dries before evening.
- Wave Petunias are heavy “feeders”. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 10-14 days.
- Wave Petunias are low-maintenance. ...
- You can prune your Petunias if they get too overgrown.
How do I get my petunias to bloom more?
Petunias need full sun for the most optimum show of blossoms. The plant may bloom when it is lightly shaded for part of the day, but as a rule, a petunia not blooming can be because it does not get at least six hours of direct sun per day. Move container-planted petunias plants with no flowers into a sunny location.
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