They can be used in window boxes or hanging baskets. They form a beautiful, colorful groundcover because the flowers form along the entire length of each stem.
These large petunias often do not fare as well in the south because they’re prone to rot during humid, hot summers. Grandiflora petunias have very large flowers and are best grown in containers or hanging baskets (because they are more susceptible to rain damage).They have smaller but more abundant flowers and are ideal for summer bedding or in a mixed border (because they are more tolerant to wet weather). Multiflora petunias are the most durable and prolific.Petunias are divided into different groups, mainly based on flower size: Their height can vary from 6 inches to 18 inches, and they can spread along the ground anywhere from 18 inches to 4 feet. These colorful annuals can really add pop to a front lawn and are often used in borders, containers, hanging baskets or even as a seasonal groundcover. Some even have a slight fragrance. Petunias are treated as annuals in most areas, but can be grown as tender perennials in Zones 9 to 11. The flowers come in many colors and patterns, and bloom from spring until frost!
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See how to plant and take care of your petunias to keep them blooming. As with most annuals, they get leggy by midsummer, so you’ll want to prune the shoots back to about half their length. Pretty petunias are one of the most popular flowers because of their exceptional blooms and long flowering period.
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