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Let’s take a closer look at how to properly care for petunia so that the process is fun and effective.
How to care for petunia planted in a pot
Caring for petunia, of course, depends on where the flower will be planted - in a flowerbed or in a pot. Due to its unpretentiousness, petunia can easily decorate home balconies or windows.
If suddenly a petunia planted in a pot begins to “be capricious”, it is necessary to provide the following possible problems:
The selected pot is too small for the plant;
The soil is lean;
The pot does not have a drainage hole;
There are fungal diseases in the soil;
When planting the flower, the soil was chosen incorrectly.
To prevent the work of growing and caring for petunias from being in vain, you should follow some rules before planting petunias in a pot. You should start with the pot itself - it should be spacious; one plant requires at least 3 liters of soil. The pot should have a drainage hole.
When planning to place pots or vases with petunias, it should be taken into account that they require fresh air. Plants will tolerate temperatures up to 20 degrees without interference. If large-colored types of petunia are selected, then more is acceptable high temperature air. The north side of a balcony or window will not allow petunias to bloom abundantly. In addition, it is better to remove plants from open spaces before rain.
Now it's time to take care of the right soil. Petunias prefer loose soil, so you can add a little washed sand to the finished soil (in the proportion of 1 part sand to 5 parts soil). You can use lime instead of sand.
Fertilizers need to play a separate role when caring for petunias. You can use ready-made complexes that are sold in stores. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers should be added a couple of weeks after planting. For more later it is necessary to use fertilizers with high level potassium and phosphorus. To get abundant flowering of petunia, it is important to observe the frequency of feeding. During the period of active growth, you need to “feed” the plant at least once a week.
Petunias should be watered only at the root, avoiding water getting on the leaves or flowers. Petunia will notice insufficient watering with yellowing leaves. Dried flowers and leaves must be peeled off - this will give the plant more strength for growth and flowering. If you want to give your petunia greater bushiness and splendor, you need to pinch (mechanically remove) the tops in the area of 4-5 leaves.
Planting plants in pots:
1. Line the inside of the liner plastic film so that its top edge is below the edge of the basket.
2. Place a saucer (tray) at the bottom to retain and preserve moisture.
3. Fill the basket halfway with damp soil mixture and compact the soil.
4. Make 3-5 holes in the wall of the basket above the soil surface.
5. Carefully insert seedlings of hanging plants into the holes so that the roots lie on soil surface,
and the plant itself was outside. To avoid damaging the roots and shoots, you can wrap the seedlings in film.
6. Fill the basket with soil 1-2 cm below the top edge of the liner, lightly compact it again and begin planting the rest
plants: plant upright growing ones in the center, and hanging ones closer to the edge.
After planting, the plants need to be watered well, and the basket should be left on the veranda, loggia or in the greenhouse for several days, and only when the plants have taken root can it be taken out into the garden.
From 7 to 15 plants are planted in one hanging basket (this depends on the size of the basket). Of course, for them to thrive in such a small volume of soil, they need constant care. Depending on the weather and location, water hanging baskets 1-2 times a day. Even in rainy weather Carefully monitor the moisture content of the substrate in the baskets: rainwater may roll down the leaves and not reach the soil.
In addition to watering, plants need frequent feeding. complex fertilizers. They are carried out weekly, watering the plants with a fertilizer solution at a concentration of 1 g/l of water, if possible at the root. If the solution gets on the leaves, it needs to be washed off clean water. Foliar feeding is very useful - spraying the leaves with a solution of complex fertilizers with microelements. In this case, the concentration of fertilizers is made significantly less, approximately 3-5 g per 10 liters of water. It is necessary to periodically remove wilted leaves and flowers, as well as pinch the ends of overgrown shoots. Then the basket with plants will look beautiful and neat all season long.
But sometimes plants in containers turn out to be not very decorative. The cause usually lies in insufficient nutrition. If you want to get the most developed plants in a cramped pot, you need to feed them at least once every 5-7 days. It is better to use ready-made complex fertilizers in liquid form. The content of macroelements should be approximately the same (NPK 1:1:1); for decorative deciduous crops, it is advisable to choose fertilizers with a predominance of nitrogen, for flowering crops - phosphorus and potassium.
Slow-acting fertilizers are suitable for the lazy. You add them to the substrate once - when planting, and then only water the plants; the shells of the granules gradually dissolve, and nutrients evenly flow to the roots. True, the fertilizer begins to act no earlier than 2-3 weeks after application. At this time, plants need to be fed once a week with complex fertilizers. The concentration of fertilizers should be small (usually 5-7 g per 10 liters of water); a highly concentrated solution can burn the roots. Fertilizing is carried out only with a moist substrate.
More than forty species of petunia are known. They are grown in gardens and front gardens, decorated with terraces and loggias, bred in room conditions. Large expressive flowers of all kinds bright colors are attracting more and more admirers to petunia.
What varieties of petunias are suitable for growing in pots?
Walk into a store and you will be amazed at the many different varieties of this plant that are offered to customers. An amateur gardener will always be able to find the variety that interests him. And the most popular today include ampelous and cascading petunias. They are not much different from each other:
- ampelous petunia - these include species that grow in a cascade, with flowers turned down. They are more suitable for hanging cultivation than others. Ampelous petunia in a flowerpot is the most successful option: such a flower looks advantageous thanks to bright colors, long shoots forming a lush ball.
- cascading petunias often perfectly cover decorative arbors and are used to form hedges. Their shoots grow randomly and form real colorful thickets.
Ampelous petunias
We will talk about them especially. And if you are interested in which petunia is best to plant in a hanging flowerpot, these are just hanging varieties of plants.
- "The Snow Queen";
- "Explorer";
- "Catherine";
- "Mashenka";
- "Black Velvet";
- "EASY WAVE RED";
- "Milliflora" etc.
But the answer to the question of which petunia is best to plant in flowerpots will also be answered. In fact, it is impossible to make a definitive recommendation regarding a specific variety. Some will prefer plants with larger flowers, some will prefer smaller ones, some will like flowers in darker colors, while others will prefer lighter ones.
These flowers will require special care, so the site for growing them must be chosen especially carefully and preferably in a closed place, and a lot of effort will have to be made when nursing them. And then they will bestow their beauty.
It is a rare gardener who remains indifferent to these flowers.
How to grow seedlings correctly
Preparing seedlings
The saying “prepare a sleigh in the summer” perfectly reflects the actions of every flower lover who dreams of petunia growing well in pots and cache-pots and pleasing the eye with its color.
Seeds for seedlings begin to be sown at the end of winter, in turf mixed with humus, with the addition of peat and sand in arbitrary proportions. But first they are mixed with sand and after that they are poured on top of the prepared soil.
Important! Crops do not need to be covered with soil.
In order to cover the container in which the petunia has just been sown, you can use a glass cap. The seedlings are moistened using a sprayer.
As soon as a couple of leaves appear, the seedlings need to be thinned out. To do this, they are seated so that the distance between them is the size of matchbox. You can add a little soil to strengthen the excessively elongated stems. If you pinch the tops, the plant will be more bushy.
Important! About a month before planting in pots, plants should begin to be hardened off. They do this gradually. As a result, the room temperature should be reduced to 15 degrees.
Planting in containers
In conditions middle zone In Russia, petunia planted in pots or cache-pots is not immediately taken outside; it is left in a cool room. When planting petunia in a flowerpot or pot, you should carefully place it in it, and then fill all the free spaces with prepared soil.
Many people are interested in how much pot volume is needed for petunias. When planting an adult plant, flower growers recommend adhering to the rule: a five-liter container per plant, and about three liters for terry varieties.
Now let’s talk about how many petunias to plant in one pot.
Simple varieties can be safely planted in heaps - up to five bushes in one pot. There is no need for it to be thicker, it will be too crowded for the plants.
Clay and ceramic pots will serve perfectly as plant pots for petunias. But also ordinary ones plastic jars or paint or mayonnaise buckets have worked well. Only one plant is planted in each of them. And don’t forget to drill a hole in the bottom to prevent excess liquid from accumulating. You can even place a piece of foam rubber at the bottom of the container.
Soil preparation
In this matter, you must always remember that petunia:
- does not favor heavily moist soil;
- in a separate pot it is more capricious than in open ground;
- will appreciate the light and water-intensive soil with delightful flowering.
Many gardeners, when planting petunias in pots, add a hydrogel to the soil, which ensures regulation of water and air balance. The gel is pre-soaked and then mixed into the soil. For one part of swollen particles there are five parts of soil, which includes:
- turf (1 part);
- leaf soil (2);
- peat (1);
- humus (1);
- a little perlite.
And then the earth will remain loose for a long time.
How to care for flowers in pots
To get an attractive bush, you need:
- periodically pick off wilted flowers and seeds that begin to ripen;
- trim long branches to half their length.
- pots under open air water less, the same as under the roof - every day;
- provide timely shelter for the plant from bad weather (cellophane is usually used);
- thoroughly loosen the soil before watering if it is completely dry.
Important! Spraying on a hot sunny day may cause the leaves to burn.
Organization of plant feeding
Petunias in hanging pots and in any other container really need mineral fertilizers, and in large quantities. This is a rare case when it is impossible to spoil a bush with fertilizers.
Potassium supplements will be required; you should be careful with peat and humus, if there is too much of it, it is harmful to the roots of the plant.
The first fertilizing with nitrogen mixtures or nitroammaphoska is carried out eight days (on the ninth) after the petunia is planted in the pot.
For an already mature flowering plant, phosphorus and potassium supplements, superphosphates and potassium salt will be required. You can use folk method: ash. It can be taken from a stove or fire; it is sold in specialized retail establishments.
It is very important in plant nutrition sufficient quantity gland. The first sign of iron deficiency is yellowing and falling leaves. Petunia should be fed every three days (a total of five sprays with Ferovit), and it will have to be watered at the root until the plant is completely cured.
Conclusion
Petunia is beautiful and graceful. And it is in your power to make her beauty manifest itself to the fullest.
Cascade petunia was brought to Russia from South America in the 18th century. And although there are various climatic conditions, the plant feels great in Russia. In countries such as Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, petunia can grow up to 10 m.
Cascading petunias are distinguished by elastic shoots, the length of which can reach 1.5 m. Moreover, they are not afraid of any wind, since they will never break. The growth of green mass occurs due to axillary shoots. At first they rise up, and when they reach a certain length, they hang down.
Reference! The bush itself resembles a ball with long hanging lashes. It is best to plant the plant in a hanging pot. The buds are large, 5 cm in diameter. Moreover, on one bush they are all the same size.
Description and photos of varieties
Gioconda - representative hybrid varieties, which was received recently. amazes a large number inflorescences, which distinguishes it from all other varieties of cascading petunia. There are no male flowers on the bushes, so the plant does not waste energy on seeds, as a result of which flowering can last a whole year.
Flowers form early, so Gioconda is one of the most favorite varieties among gardeners. Besides decorative properties, this flower is hardy and can withstand minor subzero temperatures. The length of the shoots reaches 1 m.
This is another popular variety of cascading petunia. Its popularity is due to its early flowering and ease of care. Perfect for use in landscape design. After all, with proper care, it produces shoots up to 1 m. Thus, you can create beautiful and original flower arrangements. Ramblin loves moisture and good lighting. If these conditions are provided, the variety will delight its owners with beautiful flowers for a long time.
The Niagara variety belongs to the super cascade petunias. During flowering, it forms a waterfall of bright green leaves and voluminous beautiful flowers. The diameter of the inflorescence is 8 cm, and the length of the shoots is 1.5 m.
This variety produces flowers quite early. The size of the inflorescences reaches 13 cm, and the length of the shoots is 39-40 cm. Double Cascade requires constant feeding and watering.
Its flowers resemble a carnation in shape, which makes the bush even more attractive. The variety is grown in boxes and in flower beds near a country house.
Where and how to plant it?
The process of planting cascading petunia is simple, it requires compliance with certain rules:
- For planting, use only high-quality and viable seeds. It is better to buy them from trusted manufacturers.
- In addition to planting material, it is necessary to create a nutrient medium for the active growth of the plant. You can use peat tablets for this. These tablets already contain all the necessary substances and minerals for the full growth of the plant.
- Plant the seeds in January, then the bushes will begin to bloom earlier.
- With the appearance of 2 true leaves, you can make a pick by planting the seedlings in separate cups. And at the end of April.
Soil requirements
Cascade petunia needs a loose and nutritious substrate. You can prepare it yourself by combining dry and clean sand, peat, and humus in equal proportions.
Petunia is a very light-loving and heat-loving plant. If there is not enough light, it will not bloom and may even get sick.
So it is worth growing it in a well-lit area, where there is diffused light and no direct sunlight.
When growing petunia indoors, preference is given to windows facing east. When grown in a flower bed, plant in combination with other flowers to exchange light.
How to properly care?
Watering
Petunia should be moistened as needed. Only settled water is suitable for irrigation. Pour it only at the root so that the liquid does not get on the delicate flowers. The next day after moistening, loosen the soil and weed the weeds.
Fertilizers
Young plants need regular fertilizing, which will contain phosphorus and potassium. These components allow the plant to grow quickly and accelerate the start of flowering. As a top dressing, you can use specialized mixtures that are designed specifically for ornamental bushes.
Attention! With regular use of complex liquid fertilizers, you can get lush bushes with a huge amount flowers.
Trimming
After planting the plant in open ground You need to pinch a few leaves at the top. This will make the bush more luxuriant. In addition, such events will have a positive effect on flowering. And removing faded buds promotes a new wave of bright and colorful inflorescences.
If you strictly follow all the rules for caring for the plant, the petunia will not get sick. But there are situations when the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry out. Then you need to adjust your care.
The following fungal infections can affect petunia:
Viral diseases in cascade petunia are quite rare, and if they do appear, they have to be dealt with radically - throw away the affected flower in order to save the entire plantation. If affected most flowers, then measures should be taken to improve the health of plants.
If this does not help, then you will have to uproot the diseased stems, having a good look at the healthy bushes. And after that, carry out preventative measures for healthy flowers.
- thrips;
- spider mite;
- slugs
Insecticides are used to combat them.
Features of reproduction
Seed method
Petunia seeds should be planted in February or March. Use a special container for this. The peculiarity of growing cascade petunia is that during the first 2 weeks after sowing, water the seeds every day using a spray bottle. Next, increase the amount of water and place the containers in a sunny place.
Plants germinate only at a temperature of 25 degrees. As soon as the sprouts have formed, the temperature should be 20 degrees. Water only when warm and boiled water. Apply fertilizing every 4 days. As soon as 4 leaves are formed, pick the plants into separate cups. Flowering begins on day 70-75.
Cuttings
Important! With the onset of autumn, each cascading petunia bush should be brought into the house and a cool place should be chosen for it, pruned and grown until spring. And in the spring, add nitrogen fertilizers, and then cut the cuttings.
Each seedling should have 4-5 leaves. Before planting petunias, treat it with root and plant it in a container.
But do not plant immediately, otherwise the cuttings will not take root well.
When growing cascade petunia, the following problems are possible:
Caring for cascading petunia is not difficult if you know all the nuances of growing it.
This plant cannot be classified as capricious, since it rarely gets sick, blooms profusely and luxuriantly and is not demanding. It is enough to make a minimum of effort in order to get bright, colorful and long-lasting flowering of this amazing crop in response to all efforts.
The ampelous petunia flower is not inferior in its beauty to the queen of the garden rose, for example floribunda. You can find many different varieties of plants, but the most popular and unusual is the ampelous petunia. It is endowed with hanging stems on which gorgeous flowers are located. Also, the endless multi-colored garlands descending like a flower waterfall from hanging pots will captivate the eyes of those around you.
Anyone who has seen this flower at least once will forever remember the blooming ampelous petunia and will want to grow this plant at home. This type of plant is not only beautiful, but also unpretentious, which is why it is loved by both professional gardeners and beginners.
Ampelous petunia serves as an excellent decoration for balconies, loggias and vertical flower beds. This plant variety also serves as an excellent decoration for alpine slides.
By placing a pot with a flower on a hill, you can enjoy the branches growing over it, decorated with bright, beautiful flowers that fit perfectly with any other plants, be it viola or begonia. they calmly coexist with them even in the same pot.
Petunia planting and care: description
The long work of breeders has led to the fact that there are currently about 70 varieties of petunia. More recently, coal-black, blueberry, and pungent green shades of plants have appeared that will appeal to even the most capricious gardeners. Beginning flower growers who have not yet encountered petunia will have a hard time deciding which type is right for them to decorate their garden or balcony.
Before purchasing petunia, carefully study the conditions in which the flower will grow. This will help you choose a plant that will certainly serve as an excellent decoration for specific place. So, if you want to decorate a balcony, then the varieties that are grown in hanging pots will suit you, but for decorating gazebos and arches, climbing varieties of petunias will be most suitable.
What varieties and types of petunias exist
Of course, you can find out numerous reviews that will tell you which varieties were used for what purposes. But in order to grow healthy and beautiful plant You should independently study all the nuances of the correct selection, care and cultivation of unforgettable petunia.
Bush species
There are many different varieties found in this group. They include small bushes with a complex subgroup of Multiflora flowers; the circumference of the flower reaches up to 5 cm.
Also among various types exist and large plants from the Grandiflora subgroup with flowers reaching up to 16 cm in diameter.
Perennial plant species have lush inflorescences, making them ideal in flower beds and borders. Small bushes are usually planted in pots.
If you want to make the flower more magnificent, then you need to pinch the top, from where young shoots will soon appear, creating a beautiful decorative shape.
Petunia grandiflora:
- Dreams
- Aladdin blue, blue, white, red and burgundy
- Bravo
- Picoti
- Limbo White and Red
- African Sunset
- Burgundy
- Prism
- Daddy
- Ultra blue, red, white
Petunia floribunda
Flowers that are included in this group, according to the circumference of the flower, occupy a place between the Grandiflora and Multiflora subgroups. As with any form, they have their disadvantages and advantages. These varieties include 14 subgroups that can survive in adverse weather conditions. In addition, they feel comfortable both in drought and on rainy days. Basically, these varieties are planted in large quantities.
Most great demand in a group of hybrid varieties Sonya and Madness
- SonyaOrchid
- Celebrity
- Brilliant Rose
- Sonya F1 Burgundy Star
- Madness F1 Series
Multiflora
These petunias are multi-flowered. All species and hybrids are endowed with rich and abundant medium-sized flowers. Able to endure any vagaries of nature. Can be planted either alone or close to other plants. Individually they look like blooming multi-colored balls, and in group plantings they turn into a blooming and fragrant carpet of plants.
Known varieties
- Merlin blue
- Multiflora Mambo
- Merlin pink color
Cascade
These plant varieties should be planted in large pots. The fact is that over a short period of time, cascades begin to scatter shoots wide and they need a place where the branches will be located.
They differ from other species in their long side shoots, so it is unlikely to be possible to plant more than 3 plants in one container.
- Petunia cascade Mona Lisa
- Bicolor Cabernet
- Burgundy f1
- bunch of grapes
- Petunia blue Cascade
- Double Cascade
- purple Aelita
- creeping Gioconda
- Terry Waterfall Pink soft
- Typhoon
Even if you do not pinch the shoots, the lashes can reach up to 1.5 meters. Thanks to their branches, these types of petunias decorate gazebos, terraces and loggias.
Ampelous petunias
These plants are characterized by long branches that reach down to the ground. Typically grown for hanging planters. But some gardeners use varieties to decorate flower beds. Thanks to the side branches that cover the flower beds and fill them bright colors, flower beds look very beautiful and impressive. Sufrinia is a plant variety that includes greatest number bright colors various colors. Also, these species have won the attention of gardeners due to their resistance to bad weather conditions, relatively rapid seed germination and flowering, which begins quite early.
- Petunia ampelous Black Velvet
- Amore mio orange
- Harlequin
- Easy Wave
- Explorer
- Shock Wave
- Tidal
- Silver
- Ramblin' Neon Rose
- Tornado
- Typhoon
- Petunia Snow Queen
- Mashenka
- Surfinia
- Svetlana
- Opera
Calibrachoa
Plants that have a lot of similarities with petunia and have been classified as its varieties for a long time.
Differences between Calibrachoa and petunia:
- Foliage and flowers are much smaller.
- The shoot becomes lignified much more strongly and has more branches. petals of this plant smooth.
- The leaves and shoots are covered with elastic hairs.
More recently, new hybrids of these plants have appeared, which very quickly gained the attention of flower growers. A multiple winner of international competitions is a species called Millionbells. Noah, a hybrid of Cabaret and Superbels, is not far behind.
Dwarf petunia
Specimens with short stature are classified as maximum height 25-30 cm. Low-growing petunias can produce both double flowers and cascading flowers.
- Terry Valentine
- Pirouette
- Espresso Frappe
- Duvet
- Papaya
- Sophistry
Miniature flowers are charming in themselves, and when they are full of all sorts of colors, it is simply impossible to take your eyes off them, such a picture emerges.
Ampelous and cascading petunia, is there a difference or not?
Ampel and cascade varieties, even though they are classified into different subgroups, are one and the same plant. Although they are often called, sometimes by different names. And when asked what kind of petunia to plant in a pot? The answer is clear – one of these subspecies.
How to properly care for ampelous petunias
Everyone who once saw a blooming petunia was fascinated by its unusual and fascinating flowering. It is customary to distinguish two types of these plants: bush and hanging.
As a rule, bush representatives are grown to decorate garden plots, while hanging plants decorate balconies, loggias and verandas.
Having chosen any of these species, you definitely need to learn how to properly care for plants that will delight you for a long time.
Regardless of which one you choose, petunia will delight you with beautiful inflorescences.
How to grow petunia from seeds
Most novice gardeners do not have the necessary knowledge and begin to re-read any information about the plant available on the Internet. But the most important thing and the first thing you need to know before you start buying seeds is what you need to sow them correctly, how many pieces to plant in a pot. And also in what sequence this procedure should be carried out.
If you have artificial lighting, you can start sowing seeds in February. If there are no lamps, then they need to be sown at the moment when the daylight hours last, and this happens around mid-March. The soil should be light, loose and rich nutrients.
To provide the seeds with all the necessary components you will need:
- 2 measures of peat
- 2 measures of sheet soil
- 2 measures of turf soil
- 2 measures of humus
- 1 measure of sand
Before you start sowing, mix the seeds with dry sand in a ratio of 1 to 5. This will make them easier to see. In a container where the soil has already been prepared in advance, it is necessary to place the seeds, which can be either clean or with a protective shell.
If you plant clean seeds, they will germinate much faster than protected ones. Those seeds that are enclosed in a shell, of course, cost a little more and take longer to germinate, but they are protected from disease and any damage.
If you want the seeds to germinate much faster, then cover the container where they were planted with film or glass. Transfer the container to a room where the air temperature is about 22 degrees.
As soon as you see sprouts appear, be sure to remove the glass and reduce watering, since excessive soil moisture can be detrimental to young petunia seedlings. Do not forget about the complex nutrition that the flower needs. To do this, you will need nitrogen fertilizers, which are applied 2 times a month.
Watering and fertilizers
If you do not water a growing petunia well, it may get sick, and you can determine this by some signs. In order to avoid various ailments, be sure to provide the flowers with all the necessary nutrients. Each time you water the plant, add it to the water. special composition, which can be purchased at a specialty store. In order for feeding petunia to give the desired result, you must:
- In the first 7 days, water the sprouts with water and humates.
- For the next week, water with water and potassium sulfate.
Petunia on the balcony video:
How to plant correctly
After the petunia seedlings have become strong enough, they need to be transplanted to a place where they will constantly grow. To avoid any problems, follow these rules:
Where to plant on the street and in the apartment
The flower should be planted in well-lit open areas, as it loves the sun's rays. The most suitable would be south side With maximum number sunlight. If you want to plant petunia in the ground, then before carrying out the procedure, make sure that the threat of frost has passed.
Most the right time The date for planting in open ground is mid-May. The procedure is carried out in the evening on cloudy days.
If the plant is to be planted in an apartment, it also needs a south-facing window sill. If this is not the case, then use artificial lighting, which will help extend daylight hours and provide the petunia with sufficient light.
How to plant petunia in a flower pot
Ampelous petunia, as a rule, is planted in hanging flower pots, as it looks beautiful and bewitching in them. You can decorate balconies, terraces, arches and gazebos with hanging flowers. In order to plant one bush you will need a 3-5 liter pot.
You can make the soil yourself:
- to do this, take 3 parts of soil
- mix it with 3 parts peat and
- half a piece of baking powder.
If you don’t want to work on the soil, then purchase ready-made ones from a specialized store. Petunia that was planted in a flowerpot needs morning and evening watering. After the sun disappears below the horizon, it is necessary to spray the plant to avoid spider mite attacks. All flowers that have wilted must be removed, which will allow the bush to always look beautiful and bloom much longer. If there is heavy, continuous rain outside, then it is worth bringing the plant under a canopy, since ampelous petunia does not like waterlogging.
As soon as it gets cold outside, the pots where the petunia was planted must be brought into warm room. This will help it continue to grow and produce more buds. Also, with the onset of winter, there is no need to fertilize the bushes.
What soil is suitable for petunias?
The most important thing in planting petunias is the soil, which must be saturated with all the necessary substances. For lush flowering you need fertile, sufficiently moist soil. That is why you should opt for loamy, sandy or sandy soil. Before planting, it is recommended to dig up the soil with rotted manure or leaf humus. You should not fertilize it with fresh organic matter, because it is an activator of fungal diseases.
Beautiful formation of ampelous petunia
If you want your plant to take on a beautiful decorative shape, then you need to pinch it twice. When the top of the plant reaches 10 cm, and the shoots become strong and begin to stretch into different sides, remove the top of the bush. After this procedure, the stems may begin to grow much more slowly, and the first lateral branches will appear.
If you pinch a bush, it will not only form beautiful shape, but will also delight you with abundant, lush flowering, as well as bright large flowers. After the stems reach 15 cm, you should pinch the plant again.
The twigs that have been removed can serve as good cuttings for propagation. To do this, place them in water and wait for the roots to appear. Make sure that the soil completely fills the pot in which the plants are planted, this will help the shoots to be strong and not brittle.
How to properly collect seeds
If you want petunia to bloom much longer, then all flowers that have wilted must be removed. But what about the seeds that form in the flowers? As soon as your plant begins to bloom, take a good look at it and select the most suitable lower flowers. Also, buds that have not had time to bloom are suitable for collecting seeds, which serves as a good guarantee that you will definitely get seeds from this bush. It will take about 2.5 months for the seeds to ripen.
How many seeds you get, as well as how high quality they are, will depend on the plant you choose. Terry petunia is not well suited for this purpose, since it does not transfer its properties to the seeds, which means that when you collect them, you may not get a similar variety of petunia.
Also, after the seeds sprout, you can become the owner of not only flowers that differ in shape and size, but also buds painted in different shades.
Helpful tips for growing petunias in pots:
Long flowering of petunia and surfinia super video:
In summer, city balconies and loggias are beautifully decorated amazing beauty cascades of white, purple, red and pink flowers. These are petunias. They grow beautifully in pots or hanging planters, and give amateur gardeners a special delight in their tropical garden.
In order to properly grow petunia in a pot, you should follow the same rules as described for growing petunias in open ground. The only difference in the method of growing petunias for pots is that plants can be picked directly in pots, where they will develop and bloom all summer.
It is important to know that in order to ensure beautiful and lush flowering of petunias, the pots should be placed in a slightly shaded area of the balcony or loggia.
The correct location for petunia in a flowerpot
Despite the fact that petunia is tropical plant, she doesn't like direct hits sun rays, making it difficult to achieve lush flowering. Most best option– east, north or west side of the balcony.
If the location of the balcony does not allow you to adhere to those recommendations, and you really want to decorate your balcony with multi-colored petunias, then you will need a lot of effort to ensure that they bloom lushly. But, in fact, it’s worth trying to do this, because petunia in a pot is, first of all, mobility. You can move the pots from one place to another every day, alternating the sunnier side with the shaded side. And, in the end, nothing prevents you from shading them a little on sunny and hot days with a beautiful decorative lattice or mesh.
Do not overwater petunias! Remember that excess moisture can lead to the death of the root system, and then you can completely lose your favorite flower. It is better to try to move petunias in a flowerpot from one place to another, which can strengthen its stems. Do not think that a pot with a flower on the sunny side requires more abundant watering or spraying. Most optimal time watering the flower - after sunset. It is believed that during the night, the roots of the plant will absorb irrigation water well and provide required level moisture to the entire plant the next day. Petunias in pots need to be watered with infused water. room temperature. To do this, immediately after watering, fill the containers with fresh water and leave for a day until the next watering. If it rains outside, you can fill the containers with rainwater. This water is more acceptable to the plant. Just remember what to store rainwater more than 4 days is not recommended. Also, never use for watering cold water, especially for spraying petunia stems.
It is important to know - promptly remove drooping flowers along with the seed capsule, thus allowing the rest of the flowers to be given strength. Otherwise, the plant will direct all its energy to ripening seeds rather than flowering.
That is why experienced gardeners spend at least 10 minutes of their time caring for petunias every day, thereby stimulating the formation of new buds and flowers.
Regular feeding of petunia in flowerpots
Petunias in pots need to be fertilized less frequently than plants planted in open ground or in flower beds. It is advisable to use such complex mineral fertilizers as “Garden of Miracles” or “Agricola 2”. Proper care for petunias on the balcony will allow you to enjoy their flowering until late autumn.
On hot days summer days Petunias need to be sprayed warm water from a spray bottle, which will not only saturate it with moisture from the outside, but will also be an excellent preventive measure against spider mites.
Please note that spraying should only be done after sunset to prevent sunburn.
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