What Is The Best Best Fertilizer For Calibrachoa?
You might not have heard of calibrachoa (ca-libra-KO-a) before, but these heavy bloomers are often loved at first sight. In USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, they’re wonderful perennials but
Petunia Archives
Petunia (Petu’nia) are tender perennial plants but treated as annuals. These South American natives belong to the Nightshade family, Solanaceae.
Petunia is related to the Tobacco Plant also in the Solanaceae family. The word ‘Petun’ comes from a local name for tobacco or Nicotiana.
Petunias produce showy flowers for use in summer flower beds, growing in pots or window boxes. The modern hybrids have large, double, or single blooms with a remarkable range of colors.
Petunias are sun-loving plants and useless in heavy shade. They will grow in the shade but will not bloom well. They thrive in well-drained, relatively light soil, and they like warmth. More on Petunia care.
They prefer full sun but can stand a little shade. Check out the related Petunia articles below.
Do Deer Eat Petunia Flowers and Plants?
Petunias are pretty and sweet smelling and have lush, green leaves, so many gardeners seeking to grow them wonder if deer will eat petunias. The simplest answer is that deer
Mexican Petunia: Learn Ruellia Brittoniana Growing and Care
Ruellia brittoniana, more commonly known as Mexican Petunia belongs to the Acanthaceae family and Ruellia genus. As the name suggests, this plant is native to Mexico. However, it is also found abundantly
How To Get Rid Of Aphids On Petunias
So you want to get rid of aphids on petunias? For the most part, petunias grow without facing significant challenges from pests. As with other things, there are exceptions to this.
Wave Petunia Care: Growing Tips For Wave Petunias
The Wave Petunia is a hybrid from the Solanacaea family that includes a wide range of valuable and cherished members, from essential food crops to trees and shrubs. Among those
Tips For And How To Deadhead Petunias
Pruning petunia flowers is often a necessary task for promoting longer blooms. The process of pruning or pinching the flowers is called deadheading. Petunia is a genus of flowering plants
Petunia Care: How To Grow and Keep Petunia Flowers Blooming
If you’re new to flower gardening or just want plants that are relatively carefree and abundantly beautiful, you can’t go wrong with learning petunia care. These fragrant flowers are easy
Ruellia Makoyana: How To Cultivate The Colorful Monkey Plant
Ruellia Makoyana pronounced [roo-EL-ee-uh mak-koy-AH-nuh] is a colorful houseplant choice, even when it’s not in bloom. It’s an evergreen with hairy dark green leaves and silvery veins, providing an attractive
The Million Bells Growing Guide (Calibrachoa): Your Garden’s Tiny Superstars
Have you ever wished for a flower that blooms endlessly, cascades beautifully, and requires minimal fuss? Meet the Calibrachoa, affectionately known as Million Bells – a garden gem that lives
How To Grow Double Petunias
The double Petunia, from a small beginning, has developed into a fabulous flower that puts on a spectacular show all summer. The double varieties now available are remarkably big and