12 SUBTLES of planting petunia seedlings in 2022: timing, methods and tricks

Varieties of petunias with long flexible shoots are called ampelous. The stems can grow up to one and a half meters, they are completely covered with flowers of different sizes and colors. We have made a selection of the best varieties of ampelous petunia with photos and descriptions.

This variety of petunia is used to decorate fences and walls of buildings, placing flowers in hanging containers. Petunia looks beautiful in a flowerpot on the balcony, in a flowerpot on a high leg. Sometimes the plant is placed in open ground, allowing the stems to grow in a continuous flowering carpet.

Flowers of this variety are unpretentious and do not require special care, with the exception of slight pruning or pinching of shoots that thicken the bush.

You may be interested in how ampelous petunia differs from cascade petunia, as well as the features of their cultivation. Read

Sowing petunia according to the LUNAR CALENDAR in 2022

To begin with, we provide a list of favorable and unfavorable days in order to know when it is recommended to plant petunia seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar, and when, on the contrary, you should refrain from sowing.

Favorable days in 2022:
• January
  – 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 23, 24
• February
  – 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23
• March
  – 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30
• April
  – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27

Unfavorable days for planting will fall, as usual, on new and full moons. Also, if possible, it is better to avoid those days when the moon is in the sign of Aquarius (one of the most barren periods).

Unfavorable days in 2022:
• January – 2, 4, 5, 18
• February – 1, 2, 16, 28
• March – 1, 2, 18, 27, 28
• April – 1, 16, 23, 24, 25

For those who are used to navigating by the lunar calendar, a list of specific dates is certainly necessary information. However, it is worth little if you don’t know in what month it is better to plant petunia in your region, what is the difference between the planting times for hanging and bush varieties, when you need to plant these plants, based on the length of daylight hours and the required time for the start of flowering. It is this information that will help you start sowing on time, so that the plants will then develop normally and be able to bloom together. We recommend that you continue reading and learn more about planting dates, as well as how to organize the process itself as simply as possible.

Diseases and pests

In our climate, petunias will not survive the winter, so protection for the fall is not needed - faded, drying plants can be thrown away. Unfortunately, the short life of a petunia comes with many other problems.

Petunias are not completely resistant to diseases and pests. They are struck by:

• aphids - insects that damage plants and transmit viruses;
• viruses;
• fungal diseases.

The most common viral diseases affecting petunia are:

• cucumber mosaic virus;
• tobacco mosaic virus;
• potato mosaic.

Unfortunately, nothing can be done with diseased samples - they must be quickly destroyed.

Cultivation errors contribute to the emergence of diseases and pests. In the case of pests, soil-based insecticides are used for control. Before fungal diseases appear, it is better to carry out prevention, because spraying is not very effective with a large mass of flowers and leaves. Infected plants can be treated with specialized drugs.

A common disease is the so-called white mold - a white coating on petunia leaves. The flower dies literally before our eyes. Spraying is carried out 2 times per season.

It is important to carry out the following preventive measures:

1. remove fading inflorescences;
2. put antifungal sticks in pots
3. pour out excess water from the stands;
4. apply appropriate fertilizer;
5. avoid irrigating plant leaves during watering;
6. ensure that there are no other diseased plants in the immediate vicinity of the petunia;
7. arrangement of flowers under the roof - rainy weather can provoke the development of fungi and physically destroy flowers and leaves;
8. It is advisable to plant petunias in white boxes - dark ones attract heat, the roots overheat.

We choose the timing of when to plant petunia seedlings in different regions

It is important to understand when planting time is in your region. For different climatic conditions, the optimal periods will be quite different.

Middle zone (Moscow region)

The most suitable time throughout the middle zone will be:

February March

Southern regions

Here you can start planting earlier. It is perfectly acceptable to sow:

from the second half of January

North-West, Urals, Siberia, Far East

In these regions, the timing is quite extended and depends on additional lighting when growing seedlings (more on this later) and the location of further planting of seedlings. In general, it is better not to rush and plant during the following period:

end of February – beginning of April

The most popular varieties of ampelous petunias

Determining recognized favorites among ampelous petunias is not so easy due to their diversity. Listed below are the most common varieties of ampelous petunias, which have received recognition from gardeners around the world.

1) The group of varieties of hanging petunias “Easy Wave” is distinguished by its unpretentious character and variety of colors. Sometimes plants of this variety are classified as semi-ampeloid varieties because of the lush flower cap that crowns the vase or pot from which shoots strewn with flowers hang.

“Easy Wave” looks equally good in floor and hanging flower pots, and is sometimes grown in open flower beds and even in beds in the front garden. The shoots of this petunia variety can grow up to 1 m and during the flowering period are completely hidden under bright flowers. As for care, to successfully grow Easy Wave you will need quite spacious containers with a volume of at least 8 liters. In addition, these petunias are sensitive to lighting conditions, so if there is a lack of sunlight, it is necessary to take care of sources of artificial light.

Additional lighting will allow “Easy Wave” to bloom profusely throughout the season, until the first frost arrives. A related group of varieties, Shock Wave, is represented by luxurious double petunias, whose flowers look spectacular against the background of emerald foliage.

Plants of these varieties are most often grown indoors. Another close relative of Easy Wave and Shock Wave is the Wave Purple Classic variety. It is characterized by early and persistent flowering throughout the season. In mild autumn conditions, this variety can bloom until early October. Shoots of "Wave Purple Classic" quickly grow up to 1 m.

2) Among ampelous petunias, surfinias are very popular - plants with very powerful shoots that can grow up to 2 m, which brings them closer to cascading petunias. Thanks to this feature, surfinia petunias can withstand bad weather and successfully recover even after blows from storm winds.

The crown height of these plants can reach 70 cm. Thanks to their resistance to unfavorable conditions, surfinia will feel good not only in the sun, but also in a slightly shaded corner. Some gardeners grow them in garden beds and open flower beds.

The color range of surfinias is quite extensive and includes various shades of red, pink, white, purple and blue. “Table Yellow” is a relatively new variety of this group of petunias, which has already managed to win the sympathy of flower growers.

3) Another popular group of varieties of ampelous petunias is Avalanche. Their flower petals are typically red, orange, pink, white or blue.

4) Surfinia also includes another varietal group of ampelous petunias called “Velvet”. The flowers of this group are characterized by a velvety coating of the petals. Surfinia "Velvet" is very attractive to pollinating insects and is known for its honey-bearing qualities.

Among them, the Black Velvet petunia stands out for its unusual color - the diameter of its velvet flowers of a very dark shade can reach 8 cm. The height of the lush crown is 25-35 cm. The Purple Velvet variety boasts quite long for hanging petunias with shoots that can grow up to 1 m in a short period of time.

5) Hybrid varieties “Opera Supreme” belong to small-flowered ampelous petunias. The advantage of this variety is its unpretentiousness: it does not require additional lighting for abundant flowering. In indoor conditions, Opera Supreme can bloom almost all year round.

6) Ampelous petunias of the Explorer series varieties demonstrate a wide range of colors, impressive even for petunias. The strong and flexible shoots of these plants grow up to 1.5 m and safely withstand storm winds, and the waxy coating on the leaves makes them insensitive to rainwater.

7) The variety “Purple Waterfall” (Cascade Purple) is classified as semi-ampeloid petunias, which look equally impressive both in hanging and in floor planters, containers, and flower beds. "Purple Waterfall" is resistant to adverse weather conditions and heat. Another advantage of this variety of petunias is the early sowing and flowering period. You can start planting at the end of winter; it is enough to provide the seedlings with additional lighting.

Another large-flowered variety of ampelous petunias is called “Rapunzel”. Its shoots, growing up to 80 cm, during the flowering period are covered with flowers with a diameter of 8 cm. This variety tolerates drought and heat well, so it is optimal for gardeners who do not have the opportunity to regularly water their plants.

9) Early flowering is characteristic of the “Success Violet” variety. The height of the bushes of these petunias can reach 35 cm, and the length of the shoots ranges from 70 to 90 cm.

How seedling planting conditions affect sowing dates

Now let's look at the important clarifications regarding the above deadlines.

From the moment of sowing petunia for seedlings until transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place, 11-13 weeks should pass.

Focus on these numbers. That is, if you plan to plant seedlings in open ground in early June, then you need to sow in early March. Petunia is a heat-loving plant, so be sober about when it can be moved to a permanent location. The landing conditions for it should be as follows:

1. There is no threat of return frosts.
2. The soil warmed up to +10-12 degrees.

Think about when this time comes in your area, and count back the indicated 11-13 weeks to determine the earliest sowing time. For example, in the middle zone (Moscow region), the planting time that meets the requirements is in the second half of May, which means that you can sow from approximately mid-February.

When making these calculations, keep in mind that petunia is also very light-loving. If you have phytolamps and the ability to supplement the seedlings literally from the moment of sowing, then you can safely plant the seeds in February or even January, but if not, then you should not sow them before March. With a lack of lighting, seedlings, unfortunately, easily stretch out and become thin and weak.

With additional lighting, petunia can be planted as seedlings much earlier; without additional lighting, it is better not to rush and sow no earlier than March, regardless of the region.

Additional lighting is required in winter

If for some reason you want to start planting earlier, but you won’t be able to provide additional light to the seedlings, then choose the brightest window to place them and in the future be sure to pinch the bushes so that they branch better and are denser, but know that the risk is still very high that young plants will be weakened.

If you plan to plant seedlings not in open ground, but place them, for example, on a warm glazed balcony or in another place where it will be comfortable regardless of the weather, and at the same time you have the opportunity to supplement the seedlings for a long time, then the sowing dates can be moved further the earlier side. In this case, it is possible to sow even at the beginning of January, and get well-developed plants already at the end of March - April. But this is still rather an exception, since mostly petunias, of course, are intended for planting in the open air.

Reviews from flower growers

Evgenia, 35 years old, Kostroma

I love petunias, and especially the Wave series. I plant both in flowerpots and in open ground, the flowerbed turns out to be a real carpet of flowers, they bloom very profusely! True, pinching with this in mind sometimes takes almost an hour, but that’s okay, it even somehow calms you down. The flowers tolerate rain and wind well. I feed the petunias that are in the pot, and the ones that are in the flower bed, in my opinion, do well without it.

Maria, 28 years old, Ufa

Last year I planted Parple Velvet. The only thing I didn’t like was that the manufacturer did not cover the seeds with a shell; without this they are very tiny, it was difficult even to pick them up with tweezers. I planted it in March, there was no point in earlier in our region, everything came up. I transplanted them into flowerpots in June, they grew quickly, and branched even without pinching. The view from the street was amazing, I even wanted to stand in front of my own window longer! Although the flowers are relatively small, there are so many of them that in some places the greenery underneath them was not visible. We endured a slight frost with fortitude and didn’t even get sick.

Nadezhda, 44 years old, Omsk

My favorite is Explorer. I usually buy seedlings; by the way, it’s interesting that the shoots immediately grow wider than upward. I keep it on the balcony, but I try to fix the pots higher, above my head, otherwise you won’t really admire this beauty. Our area is windy, but the lashes are strong and have never broken off yet. They require a lot of land, the year before last I planted two flowers in one flower pot, then replanted them, and they grew at triple the speed.

We sow ampelous and bush petunias at different times

Depending on what type of plant - hanging or bush - you plan to grow, the optimal planting time will be slightly different.

Reference:
• Ampelous - have long (50-120 cm) flexible shoots. Ideal for hanging planters and vertical gardening.
• Bush - have erect shoots, either compact (up to 30 cm), or spreading and quite long (up to 60 cm). Used in various flower beds.

Ampelous varieties and hybrids require a little more time to grow and develop. They are sown earlier.

It is better to sow ampelous petunias 2 weeks earlier than bush petunias.

Hanging varieties are very effective in hanging flowerpots

Growing conditions

Caring for ampelous petunia is based on standard agricultural technology and implies the following rules:

• lighting at least 12 hours a day, otherwise the plant will form few buds;
• daily watering, on hot days in the morning and evening;
• fertilizing with mineral fertilizers (for flowering plants every 5-7 days);
• pinching shoots at the stage of formation and when the lower part is exposed (2/3 of the length);
• constant removal of fading flowers so that the plant does not waste energy on ripening seeds.

When grown in a perennial crop, in order to preserve petunia until spring, in the fall its shoots are cut off radically, leaving about 10 cm from the ground, after which the pot is placed in a bright room with a temperature of +7...10 ℃. The plant needs to be watered approximately once a week. In the spring, you need to do formative pruning, and then transfer the flower to a larger container with enriched soil.

At home, it is quite difficult to ensure a safe winter for petunias, so many people prefer to acquire new plants at the beginning of the season.

Deciding when to sow in order to achieve flowering in the right month: April, May, June, July

Petunia seedlings, as a rule, are planted already flowering, which is due to the peculiarities of the growing season of this crop: from sowing to planting, as already mentioned, approximately 3 months pass, and less - about 2.5 months until the flowers appear (the first buds may appear even earlier, especially if the variety is early). So it turns out that young plants often bloom even before they are transplanted to a permanent place.

Therefore, if you need to get flowering bushes by a certain date, then subtract 2.5 - 3 months from it.

It turns out:

• To achieve flowering in mid-April, you need to sow in mid-late January (mandatory long-term additional lighting will be required)
• To achieve flowering in mid-May, you need to sow in mid-late February (at first you will need additional lighting)
• To achieve flowering in mid-June, you need to sow in mid-late March
• To achieve flowering in mid-July, you need to sow in mid-late April

What you need to know about organics

In order to correctly determine what kind of soil is needed for petunia, in addition to the constituent components, it is also important to determine the degree of soil fertility. This indicator depends on minerals and organic composition. Of course, chernozem is considered the most fertile, the composition of organic matter in which, as a rule, reaches 10%. Soil is considered infertile if its content does not exceed 3%.

Organics are substances that help improve the growth process of a flower. These primarily include microorganisms that break down beneficial minerals, for example, calcium, iron, sodium, magnesium and others. They give them the form in which the plant can assimilate them.

Many people mistakenly believe that soil for petunia seedlings is a solid substance. In reality, it is an environment within which two important processes occur:

• Accumulation of organic matter.
• Soil mineralization.

It is to ensure these actions inside the soil that you need to regularly apply fertilizers and also fluff up the soil.

Choosing suitable seeds

Further subtleties concern not the timing, but the preparation and the planting process itself. It must be said that there are quite a lot of nuances in this matter. First you need good seed material. After a certain time, it loses its viability, so you should avoid overdue ones that have been stale.

The shelf life of petunia seeds is up to 5 years.

But if possible, it is, of course, better not to keep them for that long - as practice shows, their optimal germination is within 3 years. However, during storage it is important that they are kept in suitable conditions: a dry and dark place. Best when cool. Sometimes there is a direct indication on the packages that it is recommended to store them in the refrigerator - at such temperatures, viability lasts longer. It follows that:

For better germination, we take fresh seeds - 1-3 years old.

Older (up to 5 years) planting material can also be used, but only if all storage conditions have been met, and then there are no guarantees in this case.

The bags are best stored in the refrigerator

Petunia seeds are very small (0.5 mm in diameter) and dark, merging with the color of the soil. Planting such crumbs is problematic, so manufacturers have now mainly switched to producing them in pelleted form: they are covered with a special colored nutritious shell, which makes them larger and more noticeable.

At the stage of selecting varieties and hybrids for planting, decide what type of seeds you will sow - regular or pelleted. Both have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Regular seeds:

Minuses
• very small
• poor assortment today
• indistinguishable on the ground

pros
• cheap
• no additional dissolution of the shell is required

Dried seeds in capsule

Dried seeds:

Minuses
• the shell sometimes dissolves with great difficulty
• expensive
• small quantity per package
• You may get empty pellets

pros
• larger than normal size
• have a noticeable color

It is better to take planting material from trusted agricultural companies, since the germination of petunia seeds is a sore subject. Even fresh ones, alas, can sprout poorly.

Due to their extremely small size, petunia seeds are difficult to plant, and for the same reason they are not subjected to any pre-sowing treatment - this is simply unrealistic.

Petunia classification

Numerous varieties are divided into multi-flowered and large-flowered. Multicolored - more bushy, with a flower of small diameter (only about 5 cm), formed on the stem in large numbers. These include grandiflora petunia, which is most suitable for growing under a roof, in special containers or in hanging pots. The main reason why petunia loses leaves is the effect of precipitation on the pampered leaves of the flower, so the plant feels best under a canopy or roof.

Multiple varieties of the popular flower are divided into 2 classes:

• petunia multiflora (multiflora)
  - unpretentious, takes root well in garden conditions, loves warm sunlight). Although its flowers are not as decorative as large-flowered ones, they delight with an abundance of flowers of various shades. Varieties of multi-flowered petunia include Fantasy, Mirage and Plumcrystals.
• Petunia grandiflora
  is quite demanding in terms of conditions, it needs an increased temperature regime; under conditions of prolonged humidity, the flowers quickly lose their appearance, the diameter of the flowers is up to 13 cm. A striking representative of the class is petunia grandiflora, which has several expressive varieties. The large-flowered species include Hit Parade, Purple Pirouette and Pikoti.

The main differences between all varieties of garden specimens are the height, shape and size of the flower.

There are also less popular varieties of the plant - petunia floribunda. It can be called the “golden mean” between the two main varieties. Its flowers are resistant to rain, but are small in size. Therefore, it is grown mainly in large flower beds or flower beds.

Preparing the soil

Any high-quality commercial soil for seedlings or universal soil is suitable for planting petunias. In this regard, the plant, fortunately, is not overly capricious - the main thing is that the soil is loose, nutritious and can sufficiently retain moisture. The soil reaction should be neutral or slightly acidic.

If possible, the soil should be steamed (or calcined in the oven) for 40-60 minutes to prevent the seedlings from developing blacklegs.

Good soil is the key to success

Before pouring it into the container where planting will take place, all large foreign elements - roots, stones, lumps, etc. - are first removed from the soil. You can also sift it so that it has a uniform and loose structure. If possible, it is worth adding a little vermiculite.

It is also possible to independently prepare the soil mixture, although from the point of view of the ratio of results and labor costs, this option is not the most optimal. Nowadays, it is much easier to purchase ready-made soil for planting, especially since you only need a little of it at first. In general, we present the composition and proportions for the mixture with your own hands, rather just in case: 1 part humus, 1 part leaf soil, 1 part turf soil, 1 part lowland peat, ½ part sand.

Purchased mixture or made yourself

There is no consensus on what is better – purchasing a ready-made mixture or making it yourself. Most professional gardeners prefer to prepare the soil themselves. But you need to take into account that each such specialist has his own recipes for making the best soil for petunia. At the same time, they are extracted experimentally, by trial and error, over a long period of time.

For a person who is just starting to grow flowers, a more convenient option would be to buy a ready-made mixture. But it is important to remember that it is recommended to buy several types of soil for petunia seedlings, from different suppliers. Then mix the soil into one mass. This is due to the fact that manufacturers provide mixtures with different indicators of organic substances. Therefore, such a measure will result in the creation of ideal soil on which plants will grow strong and bloom luxuriantly.

Selecting containers

Option 1. The classic method when sowing petunias is to plant a large number of seeds in common containers with further picking. To do this, it is optimal to use plastic containers with tight-fitting transparent lids. If there are no lids, think in advance how you will cover the containers at the initial stage, since they must be covered on top with something moisture-proof and transparent (glass, plexiglass, film).

Sowing in a common container

Regular food containers with lids are a great planting solution.

Container sizes need to be small, since petunia seedlings are very small.

Don't forget about drainage holes in containers - they can be made in thin plastic using a soldering iron or a hot awl.

Option 2. In addition, there is an alternative type of sowing: planting in individual containers without picking. Such individual containers can be individual small glasses, cassettes or peat tablets.

Sowing in cassettes

Which sowing option to choose is largely dictated by the type of seed. Usually:

Ordinary ones are sown in a common container, and panned ones are sown in individual containers.

At the same time, among the forms of individual sowing, the undisputed leader today is planting in peat tablets. Sowing in cassettes or cups is a little less common. The main subtleties of planting in peat tablets will be discussed a little further.

Criteria for selecting ready-made soil

To plant petunia seeds, gardeners choose ready-made soil. This is a completely acceptable option, especially if you know how to choose the right mixture. To do this, several criteria should be taken into account:

1. Buy several packages from different manufacturers for experimentation and empirically select the best option.
2. You should pay attention to reviews from gardeners online.
3. Be sure to clarify the composition - it must be suitable for petunia (peat, sand, turf soil and other components). Among the compounds, phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen must be present in sufficient quantities (but in total no more than 400 mg per 1 liter).
4. Best before date. The fresher the mixture, the better it is.

Stores sell ready-made soil specifically for petunias.

Sow in a common container: classic method

When planting in a common container, it is first filled with soil with a layer of 4-6 cm. There should be about 3 cm between the soil level and the upper edge of the container so that the seedlings have enough vertical space. The soil is leveled, compacted and watered abundantly. After this, they begin sowing. Regular (not coated) seeds are poured onto a light plate, and using a toothpick or wooden skewer, previously soaked in water, they are transferred one by one to the surface of the soil.

The seeds are laid out on the surface, not buried and not sprinkled with soil on top.

The peculiarity of sowing petunia is that the seeds should be placed ON the ground, and not in depth. If there is a layer of soil on top, they will not germinate.

After the required number of seeds have been spread out, they are sprinkled with water from a spray bottle on top, and then the container is closed with a lid and put in a warm place.

How to choose soil in a store

Using a ready-made mixture provides the following advantages:

1. The ratio of all components is ideal directly for petunia.
2. The soil is completely sterile from parasites and fungus.
3. The presence of necessary nutrients is ensured.

One of the important factors that you need to pay attention to when purchasing land is the presence of peat. After all, it is this component that ensures the quality of the soil. Peat can be used both high and low. The latter has minimal moisture retention. Therefore, you need to make sure that it is high-moor peat that is used in the mixture.

At the same time, this fossil is often characterized by high acidity, which slows down the growth rate of the flower.

Important: the ideal level for petunia seedlings will be ph 5.7, with a deviation upward or downward of no more than 0.3.

Conscientious manufacturers, as a rule, indicate the acidity level directly on the package with soil. But, if necessary, you can check the pH yourself using litmus paper, which are sold in floriculture stores. It will also be possible to reduce acidity with a special deoxidizing agent.

We sow in a common container: in the snow

Distributing microscopic seeds one after another is a tedious task, so various tricks are used to make the process easier and faster. The most common one is to use snow.

The soil is placed in the container in the same way as in the previous (classical) planting method. Then clean snow is laid out on top in a continuous layer (1.5-2 cm thick) over the entire surface, after which the seeds are carefully scattered over the snow, trying to do it as evenly as possible. Dark dots are clearly visible on a white background, and if desired, they can be redistributed over the surface using a toothpick. The snow is then allowed to melt and the seed appears on the ground as required.

Sowing in the snow

When using this method, the container must have drainage holes so that after the snow melts, excess moisture can drain.

The planting material is sufficiently moistened, so no additional spraying is needed. The container is covered with a lid, glass or film and placed in a warm place.

Subtleties of care and rules for growing perennial petunias

Perennial petunia is grown according to fairly simple rules. The main thing here is to properly prepare the plant for the cold season. This will ensure good, abundant flowering next season. You need to transfer flowers to heated rooms before the first night frosts. It is not difficult to create optimal conditions for the plant. He only needs bright lighting and a slightly lower temperature. Since the crop continues to bloom after transfer, do not forget about the need for watering.

These types of vegetative petunia should go into a dormant state. During this period, the plant’s soil is irrigated rarely and quite sparingly. But this must be done to support the development of the rhizome. Full flower care is resumed only when daylight hours increase. In the spring you need to gradually increase watering. The substrate for petunias should always be slightly moistened. Caring for your perennial in this way will allow it to quickly grow. When the first young leaves are formed, you can fertilize.

We use an alternative approach: we sow in peat tablets

For pelleted seeds, a good planting method is individual sowing in peat tablets.

To do this, place dry peat tablets in a plastic container and fill them with water. Wait for swelling, adding water if necessary. When it is clear that the tablets are already well soaked and have reached their maximum size, excess water is drained and sowing begins. Pelleted seeds are poured onto a saucer and, with a damp toothpick or skewer, transferred one at a time to the center of each peat tablet. Just as when sowing in a common container, the seeds should not be buried under any circumstances - they should lie on the surface of the substrate.

Peat tablets are very convenient for sowing pelleted seeds

It is very important, after the seeds are spread out, to generously spray each tablet on top using a spray bottle.

The pelleted seeds must be generously moistened, otherwise their shell may not dissolve and they will disappear without hatching.

After this, the container with the tablets is closed with a lid and placed in a warm place.

The best varieties of petunias for hanging flowerpots: list, names

Not all varieties are suitable for planting in pots. The pot itself implies that the plant will droop. Often such petunias are planted near arbors, and over time they entwine it. Arches braided with petunias look very nice. Ampelous petunias are chosen for growing in pots and flowerpots. They cascade down and have beautiful flowers.

The most popular varieties:

• Surfinia
• Pirate
• Rendula
• Avalanche

Please note that if you are planting flowers outside, you should limit watering and adjust for natural precipitation. If under a canopy, the plant needs daily watering.

The best varieties of petunias for hanging flowerpots: list, names