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CottonBear

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3. Petunias are a good selection. However, the plants will need regular grooming.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 27, 2018, 05:46 AM

Jul 2018

By grooming, I mean dead heading faded blooms and trimming off brown leaves. Trim back any unruly growth. Petunias spread out quite a bit when they are well tended.

Regular fertilizing is a must. Fertilize when you plant them. I use a slow release granular fertilizer when planting and liquid fertilizer later on.

Mulch with finely ground bark/soil conditioner and replenish it often.

Water your plants regularly.

There are so many beautiful petunias! You’ll be able to find the perfect red, white & blue shades.

Good luck!

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Soil? Light? Drainage? Impatiens and violets? Need shade, lots of watering... LuvLoogie Jul 2018 #1

Petunias might work. 2naSalit Jul 2018 #2

Petunias are a good selection. However, the plants will need regular grooming. CottonBear Jul 2018 #3

Indeed, they need tending. 2naSalit Jul 2018 #4

I've never lived in a high altitude area. CottonBear Jul 2018 #5

They actually do well up here 2naSalit Jul 2018 #6

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