2021年7月19日 · Pinching Wave Petunias back encourages new growth, more branching and more blooms! On long stems that look “leggy,” pinch the stem back 1 to 2 inches, making sure to cut shorter than the desired branch length. These tips will be tender and can be pinched using your forefinger and thumb, or scissors.

Keep your Wave Petunia and Cool Wave Pansy plants looking healthy all summer long with these simple steps for care and maintenance. These easy techniques of deadheading older blooms, using fertilizer or plant food, and pinching leggy branches …

2023年4月25日 · With the right tools and the right technique, gardeners can easily pinch back petunias to promote healthy growth and a stunning display of blooms. Pinch back petunias when they are 4 to 6 inches tall. Use your fingers or a pair of scissors. Pinch off the top 1/3 of the stem. Pinch back once every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.

2013年7月17日 · You can pinch them back at any time to make them look better. We encourage pinching them back early to encourage more branching. Pinching back too far can be an issue, but usually only for a couple of weeks until the new flush of …

2023年4月25日 · Learn the simple steps to prune wave petunias for a healthier, more attractive garden. Find out when and how to prune wave petunias to promote more blooms and a longer blooming season. Get tips on how to keep your wave petunias looking their best.

2021年4月26日 · Create a dense hedge covered in blooms by planting a row of these plants along the base of a 3 foot (91 cm.) fence for support, or decorate a porch roof with giant globes of color by planting bright wave petunias around the base of a coir basket. Add wave petunias to large planters near your front door and allow them to cascade to the ground or ...

2023年4月1日 · Petunias benefit from being pinched back & deadheaded. This helps stop how leggy the petunias become. Come see how to pinch back, deadhead and then fertilize to rejuvinate your planter!

2023年3月22日 · Wave petunias are available in several shades of pink and purple. They can be grown from seed. Petunias require little pruning, though once in a while they will benefit from deadheading and pinching. Most types of petunia plants need to be deadheaded, which involves removing dead flowers from the plant.

Wave petunias enjoy a sandy soil mix with slightly acidic levels ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 pH. The soil needs to be well-drained. Adding an organic mulch such as wood pulp or mixing some peat moss into the soil will help protect and nurture your plant.

2024年1月23日 · To deadhead wave petunias, simply pinch or cut off the fading or spent flowers at their base. This practice encourages continuous blooming by preventing the plant from directing energy towards seed production.