5 Tips for Better Petunias

[@pattieb8214]

You pack so much information into a single video! I love petunias, especially Supertunias. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us.

[@SharkeysFloralGreenhouses]

Thanks for the shout out for our Beat Your Neighbor fertilizer!

[@vitalucas9452]

Excellent name. 😂 Haven't seen it in Canada.

[@judymilostan6450]

I fertilize every Sunday... it's called Holy Water.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I like that 😂

[@julvwildcat190]

Nice 🤣

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

😂

[@CharronOliver]

😊

[@nonnieTerri]

Now that I can remember!!

[@michelleday3105]

Where have you been for my whole petunia loving life?!🤗 I used to grow beautiful petunia hanging baskets. In the last few years though, I’ve had disasters. You renewed my hope for them and have helped me immensely. (The type of petunia was key for me!) I can’t thank you enough. Petunia care has become my therapy and I’m enjoying it again. 🤗

[@terridee9637]

I never buy a pre planted basket of flowers. I’ve always created my own. Maybe the same flowers but a much longer season. Great video!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

It’s a good way to get exactly what you want and to arrange them how you want.

[@user-pn8tm5eq3u]

Unless it’s on clearance

[@GardenHands]

What a great video on petunias! We've had spectacular success with the Supertunia series, especially following a regime as you outlined. Over the past few years I've been dabbling in starting petunias from seed and have had the most success with the Wave series. I plant too many to justify buying potted plants. This is the year they will all get drip run to them and after watching your video, I'm going to add a reminder to my calendar to fertilize weekly and fingers crossed it'll be the most colorful year yet!

[@amyrcampbell79]

Very informative video. My favorite petunias are proven winner bubblegum supervista. It’s a showstopper 🌸

[@littlebit6147]

Wonderfully informative video..no obnoxious music and to the point. I’m north Texas, and last summer was way too long, with record-breaking heat for weeks on end. I drastically trimmed my potted petunias quite a few times and used a weak solution of fertilizer almost every time I watered. Had to water sometimes twice a day, if the pot felt very light. Thanks for such a pleasant video.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thank you for your kind comment. Very happy to hear you were able to keep your petunias going through the heat… you definitely put in the extra effort.

[@itstidgey]

I've had really good success with wave petunias of many sorts. If you search the "Healing waters" combo seed, it's one of my favorites. Super easy to grow functional hanging baskets with almost a single seed. This year I'm doing those, as well as wave, easy wave, tidal wave, and shock wave.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

The Waves are nice… and definitely one of the best you can get from seed. I’m planing to try a few from seed next year.

[@GreenGranny]

I grew supertunia vista bubble gum last year. One tiny plant in each very big pot. They grew very large and filled the pots. I loved them, didn't need to deadhead them. I live in brutal dry heat. I had to water them twice a day but I only fertilized them once per week with Proven Winners water soluble fertilizer. They did exceptional. I did also grow seed Petunias in other pots and they didn't do well at all and stayed tiny. The supertunias were well worth the $9.99 per plant.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Supertunias really are workhorses in the garden.

[@donnaq7626]

My favorite.

[@Wazupiseeyou]

Wow…so they are $10 now Just wow.

[@The_mini_farm]

@@Wazupiseeyou like GreenGranny said tho. They are well worth it!!

[@cindyl3916]

You brought up something very important that’s been my experience more than once. I bought what I thought was one plant and upon up potting or putting in the ground I have several rooted cuttings in the pot. Even with shrubs. I recently bought 3 miniature roses at Walmart and each pot had 4 very well rooted cuttings. So now I have 12 potted mini roses. Same thing with a First Editions 2.5 gallon Crape Myrtle there were 3 and Proven Winners pint Rose of Sharon there were 2 in two pots. As you mentioned here an 8” pot of Petunias could be harboring a couple extras. Keep an eye out when shopping and when planting, you may find some bonus plants. Thank you for a great informative video!

[@RealBradMiller]

Yup, they do that with houseplants too, makes them look more full, and, if possible, I separate them into their own plants as well! They are likely to experience issues being forced together like that for more than a season or two. Have an awesome day, Cindy!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@cindyl3916 That’s a way for the container to fill out faster for a quicker sale. If you’re able to separate them, it’s a great bonus.

[@cindyl3916]

@@UpNorthGardenMI I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for the crape Myrtle and I only bought it because it was 75% off. I didn’t know that was done as a selling tactic lol! You’re right about the IF in separation too!

[@abbyk454]

Hi Corey! I love your channel and learned a lot from watching you. You kept it simple and detailed instructions of how to take of our flowers. You also keep it real and truthful of how many plants to put in pots. Many times you see these gorgeous floral arrangements in other channels but doesn’t say how many in them…so thank you from a Southern California 10b fan💖💖💖

[@annalevenson7234]

You’re very informative, really appreciate your video

[@GrandmaSandy]

Hi my dear friend thanks so much for another great video and thanks for sharing it with us always enjoy coming over and seeing what you’re sharing

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thanks for stopping by again 😊

[@truepeace3]

I ❤️🩷❤️ Supertunias! You almost can’t go wrong with those beauties. This year, I also bought two “regular” pink petunias. They were each in their own hanging basket. I would prune them and water them nearly every day (and fertilize weekly), yet despite my care and attention, they would start fading and didn’t seem happy. So I transplanted them together in a plastic window box I had in my garage. I also took them out of the 6 hour daily sun spot and placed the window box on our patio which faces east and only gets morning sun. They let me know by the very next day how happy they were in their new home and location. 🌸🌸🌸 I often call myself an intuitive gardener. I tend to learn as I go, because oftentimes experience and common sense go a long way in gardening. But I’ve also learned a lot from great channels like yours and others. 😊🙌

[@bethlindauer7109]

I tried planting wave petunias from seed last year, they were beautiful but…as you said, they went downhill mid summer. Cut them back, and they rebounded. PW supertunias did great all summer.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Sounds like you ended up with some great-looking the petunias. I love that you tried more than one kind... it's a great way to find out what plants will grow best for you.

[@jimdinallo1601]

❤love Jack's flower food..also use Epsom salt

[@tinafuller5022]

Our news channel said that Jerome Idaho (I grew up near this town) has the first nursery to develop a glow in the dark petunia. So cool!!!

[@vitalucas9452]

W😮W !!!! I need seeds! Thanks for mentioning it.

[@alisalatman5222]

I found one at farmers market after researching online. I really wanted three plants but being hotter than usual, at that price point, plus shipping it just seemed too ridiculous . I was surprised to find one local and even though it wasn’t thriving I bought one anyway. It’s struggling. Very fragile compared to a Supertunia. I didn’t think about the lighting I have in the area I planted these glow in the dark petunias. They glow in the dark…so I’ve not seen this cool glowing feature. I even brought it inside in a pitch black room before planting. I saw maybe a hint of glow? Or I just pretended so I didn’t feel so bad about spending $60 for a plant. Petunias & Moonflowers are two plants I will not live a summer without. Thanks for your post🌸

[@MsFarant]

So much useful information! Thank you! I overwinter around 20 varieties including 4 Vista, and I joke that if you look away for a minute, Vista grows 1cm. They are wild, 30cm+ vines in 200ml small pot, tends to shed lower leaves that are covered with new growth, but bounce right back after trimming.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

They’re amazing plants!!!

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

I'm from Michigan and had moved to New Mexico. Ever since I was a little girl, I loved Petunias. I love big colors. My dad and his family had a plant business. I used to love loading and uploading his trailer truck with them. No,I plant them in my yard. ❤

[@WestForMiles]

Thanks. You answered a lot of my questions regarding feeding and planting density.

[@mskimsoprano8582]

I'm in Southwest Tennessee,, and once the heat and humidity hit badly, my petunias turn brown and shrivel up if I overwater them. They do not like to have wet feet at all.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

So the humidity is probably more of an issue than the heat. Thanks for sharing that tidbit... every region has little climate variables that can have such a big impact. If you are able to keep the moisture right, do they do okay... or do they tend to always peter out in the humidity for you?

[@mskimsoprano8582]

@@UpNorthGardenMI Last year was my best year with them. I was able to keep their feet dryer, but it is very touch and go by mid-summer, and if they weren't so great for adding big cascading color, I probably wouldn't mess with them, lol. I have friends here who battle with the same thing as well. Diamond frost euphorbia and evolvulus on the other hand are fool proof and get huge here.

[@marinakira3153]

Did you use fungicides on your petunias?

[@amyrcampbell79]

Make sure you don’t water them at night. They need time to dry out a little overnight.

[@mkit9235]

Today I bought my first 3 Proven Winners Supertunia. I'm excited because of watching your videos.

[@anyat686]

Me too😅. Im in Ireland. We’ve never had them here before. So exciting!

[@carolyn6001]

Proven winners truly is the cream of the crop plants.

[@sharonloves]

I always grow vistas every year. I fertilized once at planting only and always had beautiful full flowering petunias all summer into fall. Last year I followed your advice bought 3 Supertunias, a liquid fertilizer and watered it with fertilizer everday half the strength each time deadheaded religiously and to my surprise not only did I have the saddest and most sparsely display of blooms but one of my plants just petered out completely mid to late summer.😢. Now I’m going to chop it up to perhaps a sick bunch of supertunias but I was completely bummed because I always loved the hummingbird action and although I had a few stop by I didn’t have the normal massive gathering of hummingbirds. But never fear I’m trying again because I love Petunias. ❤

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Wow. That’s very strange. Something must have been up with either the plants or the fertilizer ☹️ If you had a system that was working, I’d stick with it.

[@cnel3978]

I feel like last year in my area was a bad year for petunias, Oklahoma. I had petunias in different areas and none did as well as the prior year!

[@laurakaiser7052]

Your videos are so informative! If anyone asks me why my petunias look good, I'll give you credit and tell them to watch you on KZbin! Thanks again!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thanks 😍

[@beachday4439]

Great video. I'm planning on using petunias and alyssum to fix my clay soil. I figure a few years of planting annuals, the roots over the years will add organic material. Hopefully 😄

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I’d also work in a good bit of organic compost - relying on annuals will take a really long time. Ask at your local garden center for suggestions as well.

[@maritzacruzplantingwithsalsa]

I live in 10a zone super hot and humid yuck but I grow an abundance of petunias very successfully as long as I keep them nice and moist. Thank you for all your tips - they were so helpful!!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Here in 5a we have to be careful not to overwater early in the season and then it’s usually daily watering after that. They’re an amazing plant.

[@sandrapereira7092]

Thank you very much for your help. Just wanted to add that I've been to Dubai and they can grow petunias in that kind of weather sooo we all can 😊

[@marypepin758]

Very beneficial gardening info shared. I am learning a lot. Nice video, Corey. Well done!

[@The_mini_farm]

Great and thorough lesson. I had no idea petunias needed fertilizer every other day!!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Every third or every other watering, so it depends on conditions.

[@vitalucas9452]

@UpNorthGardenMI I have a bucket of packs of Miracle Gro in the basement. I stopped being lazy and my old Geraniums and all of my Petunias and other flowering plants are growing their full potential. Thanks for the reminder that it doesn't happen automatically.

[@suzml8106]

Thank you for all your wisdom. I learned what I needed to know about these pretty flowers.

[@suemerryman1078]

Thanks for the informative video. From Holland MI

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tom-ks6hz]

Love your videos. I’m heading up our downtown flower program and enjoy all your info.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thanks. Having the right people leading those kinds of projects make all the difference! They are lucky to have you.

[@tom-ks6hz]

Thanks for saying that. I’m looking forward to it.

[@tom-ks6hz]

Update: I’ve had some great success with the Proven Winners bubblegum pink. I’m having so many compliments. We are looking forward to next year!

[@slvice14]

This was very informative. Thanks for posting this.

[@marywatkins9438]

I grow my petunias from seed. They can take forever to germinate, so I winter sow them to get a jump on the season. There is a wider selection for a lower price when they are grown from seed. One way to keep your petunias producing is to be very proactive about dead-heading. Also, give them a hard pruning mid-season to keep those blooms coming and keep them nice and bushy. I use both a liquid and slow release fertilizer as well.

[@neonantwon1615]

I just bought this beautiful burgundy matte supercal petchoa and she’s gorgeous 😍

[@mayaportland8805]

Last year I planted petunias Ina large pot and had no idea that this wonderful magical flower grows so much like 10th times it's volume 😍

[@BarbaraJohnson-n3n]

Thank you for your informative information very, very helpful.I am plantin Super Tanya vista's.. This Year and Super tuna.. Also, CALABR ACHoa super bell I have never have planted Those. looking forward to great success. You are wonderful. Have a blessed day. I love to spend my plant money.Wisely you are really helpful.

[@user-ix8bx6ek3t]

Corey, thanks for all the great information.....I never had any success with hanging baskets. Now I know why......routine is important and the essentials....water, sun and FERTILIZER.....my plants are beautiful so far and I'm really happy taking care of them! Glad I found you and you great information channel. I enjoy your wonderful sense of humour too! Thanks from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

You can do it! So glad you’re seeing results!

[@valenciasainz]

Thanks for yhe the video. I've just sprouted some seeds and are currently in a paper cup. Will plant the seedlings in maybe 1-2 weeks.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Good luck!

[@kathypope3010]

thank you for the great informative video.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KelsaurusRex]

I bought some wave petunias in that exact container from Home Depot. The care tag was a long handle/strip across the top like a carrying handle, so it might have just been removed or fallen off

[@ishratsatter5628]

Very nice. Show how to make bushier petunia and busy Lizzie flowers And how to punning show very well

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

There are more examples in past videos… Petunias kzbin.info/aero/PLnTB5Fj44ImyW2iHEi-hXaOezcBNu6u9A

[@janmitchell641]

Super helpful information, thanks!

[@deborahwilson2734]

I found consistent watering is my key. I have 40 planters set on a drip system (even I can do that, its not hard!). I do adjust based on what the forecast here in Oregon. Sometime 2 times a day for 3-5 minutes. Normal is once a day until later in the season.

[@carmengradin8004]

Learned very good tips. Thanks

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tammyommodt709]

Thank you for mentioning Texas! Mine seem to die in June.

[@CynthiaHunt-ro5no]

Great video! I started shock wave coral crush petunia from Burpee and they had great germination rate and the flowers are just like supertunias

[@Blake.Cooper]

I over fed my Proven Winners Petunia's last year and oh man, the APHIDS!!! Lesson learned for this season for sure.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I haven’t heard of over-fertilizing attracting aphids… (it’s usually more likely that pests will go after weaker plants). I think you might have been one of the many people who experienced last summer’s higher than normal numbers of aphids, spider mites, and thrips in many regions.

[@pennyarizzio2824]

Really??? OMG!!! the fert. attracts the aphids?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@@pennyarizzio2824 I don't think it was the fertilizer that brought in the aphids. I think it was just a bad year for aphids, spider mites, and thrips last season.

[@Blake.Cooper]

I thought that the nitrogen or whatever the plant really loves, seeps out of the plant if it has more than it needs, and that's what attracts the aphids...maybe I am wrong.@@UpNorthGardenMI

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@@Blake.Cooper I found a study from the University of California that says extremely high nitrogen can encourage aphid reproduction (most of the the bloom-boosters are high phosphorus). So over-fertilizing could contribute, but I think most of the time with bugs, some years are just worse than others. If you were waaaaay over-fertilizing, you could cut back; but once a week should get the job done without adverse effects. You'll have to report back... or if you're feeling adventurous, you could fertilize one container a lot more than any others and see what happens.

[@carenallen5841]

I enjoyed your video..lots of information especially ..varieties.. myself for the first time... I seen variety quality differences ,,,,,,,

[@melindanelson4244]

I love petunias. They grow so well in Minnesota. This year I'm going bubble gum and the grape I'm so excited for spring

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Those will look great!

[@evahaynes4438]

I don't have access to proven winners petunias at big box stores where I live. So I bought some WAVE petunias and they are excellent. I appreciate all the information you give to us gardeners. I live in southern Mississippi and have no problem with the wave petunias.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Waves are very good petunias. You’ve got this ⭐️

[@sunshinensprinkles9322]

Great channel! Looking to plant petunia’s in my vertical planter for the first time. I’ve never had any luck with growing petunia’s. I either over water them or under water them. Hoping for success this time.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

My fingers are crossed for you. 🤞

[@sarahhayhurst9944]

I've found petunias don't do well if their leaved get wet when you water them. If you water the soil rather than the plant it should make a big difference.

[@brianagolesh3091]

I just love your videos! Ive learned that Ive been doing everything wrong with my petunias. I watched a few of your videos before buying and planting. I bought supertunias and wave petunias and used 16 inch hanging baskets. I put only TWO plants in each. It looks small now but Im really hoping they grow big and beautiful. Planning on fertilizing once a week and hopefully can keep those nasty ear wigs out this year. Thank you so much!!!!

[@Tracymw99]

In Ok they do great until the really hot months. The n flowers… suggestions?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I just sent a message off to my contact at Proven Winners to see if they have any special recommendations.

[@Tracymw99]

@@UpNorthGardenMI did they get back to you… wouldlove to share the tips with the rest of my gardening friends

[@nursekjf]

Your video is so informative!!! Last year I started out with beautiful petunias last year and in two night the slugs and the worms devoured my plants. A smorgasborg! I have ammunition for them this year. LOL

[@phillysher7]

Thank you for the tips and info.!!!❤

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

You are so welcome!

[@n.w.414]

So are all these suggestions Proven Winners! I avoid PW cause they are more expensive.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Only the Supertunias are from Proven Winners. All the rest are from other companies.

[@carolstella6776]

Thanks for the tip on the larger pot! I think I’ve been making that mistake. 🙃 I love Wave petunias. ❤

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@carolstella6776 I've found that Waves respond well to a little more room and regular fertilizer. Hope you notice a difference... just realize it might take a little longer for them to fill out the pot.

[@bertharios7413]

Hi Mr. I love seeing your videos. Question where can I buy petunias seed. ? Not the seeds from the store I like your petunias. little flowers for hanging baskets

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Most of the varieties we grow are not available from seed… only the Wave Petunia and Caliburst Yellow Petchoa. You can search online for places that sell those. Park, Harris, True Leaf Market, and Burpee are all companies I have bought from before. If you want the results I get, you’ll have better luck with hybrid varieties that are propagated by vegetative cuttings and sold at independent nurseries.

[@bertharios7413]

Thank you

[@vitalucas9452]

Thank you! I really appreciate your video. Subscribed. I had no idea that there are now 100s of varieties of Petunias! I guess I need to repot mine already from your information. I have a seed variety that I really love the colour of. Unfortunately, it already has tons of seed pods in the center of the plant. I tried pruning 25% last year to increase vigor and that just finished the plant off. 😢

[@juliknapp9270]

In the greenhouse setting. How many times do u pinch before u let them flower? I did 1st 1 wk after planting on feb 1. They have already rooted to the bottom of the pot. Starting to put on some flowers all different varieties except PW

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

We usually pinch when the roots reach the edge of the pot and we see buds. Sometimes they're already flowering when we pinch... just depends on what's going on as to how soon we can get to them.

[@littlemissy8356]

I put a small dose of fertilizer with every watering, every day.

[@jacquelinelockett]

Me toooooooo😊😊😊

[@LTakaisis]

What kind?

[@vitalucas9452]

I worked as a pond advisor in a beautiful nursery years ago. Every hanging basket and potted plant was only watered with dilute fertilizer mixed in huge food grade vats. It turned the water pink.

[@luciecorbic-gagne-yu1wz]

How much is a small dose please?

[@shahrzaddavarpanahjazi9469]

Thank you so much for the great video! I bought two petunia wave baskets 4 weeks ago, and I have watched all your petunia videos. I have done everything including sunlight for more than 6 hours. I water every other day and fertilize weekly and cut off 20% but they don't look lush and full 😢 nothing like the ones you show in this video Infact one has developed a big empty space in the middle. I live in Northeast Ohio. I have spent hours taking care of these plants but it is just not working😩 I'd really appreciate it if you could please help me. I wish I could share pictures of them.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Sounds like you’re doing all the steps (however, I’d say water only when they need it rather than strictly every other day). How many plants were in the baskets and how big was the basket? That could be playing a role. You could try fertilizing twice a week for two weeks in a row to see if that gets it to produce. 🤞🤞🤞

[@shahrzaddavarpanahjazi9469]

@@UpNorthGardenMI thank you for your quick reply! I bought them from Petitti Garden Centers that are local to our area here. But the workers didn't know how many were planted in the baskets. Is it possible that I email the pictures to the address on your website?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I won’t be able to determine the number of plants from a photo. Did the find at your nursery see your pics… did they have any thoughts?

[@shahrzaddavarpanahjazi9469]

@@UpNorthGardenMI Yes I understand. I just thought if you see them you might be able to tell whether I need to repot them or devide them into two like you did in your "Mother's Day basket" video. The people at the nursery were not very helpful unfortunately 😕

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@@shahrzaddavarpanahjazi9469 I’m bummed to hear they weren’t helpful. I wonder if they were pots they got in from a grower or something they planted themselves - if it’s the latter, I’d be very disappointed. There’s an email address in the channel description. Send over some pics.

[@christinegray6819]

Is there a petunia that doesn't have to be deadheaded? I live in northern Wisconsin. This was a very informative video. Thank you!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Most of the new varieties don’t need deadheading - Supertunia, Wave, Surfinia,Sky, and others. You might choose to do a little tidying up with them, but they don’t need deadheading to keep blooming.

[@christinegray6819]

@@UpNorthGardenMI That's great!! Thank you!

[@charleneh8084]

How to prune? I pull flowers only. Friend told me no, pull off the stem too.

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Great video.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Thanks!

[@annalevenson7234]

I love the green ones. Where can I get seeds?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I don’t think those varieties are available as seeds.

[@SharkSandwich451]

Where do you put the Sluggo pellets? I’m growing mine in a hanging basket so do I put it right into the basket?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Put a few pellets in the basket on the soil. You could also scatter a few on the ground, but in the basket is the most efficient spot.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Tnx u very nice video. Will tell me which liquid fertiliser best for pitunia and busy Lizzie, will grow more flowers and bigger and nicer heathy. Longer stay flower. Please kindly tell me. I used many but not sure. I live north London. Tnx u. Show more videos

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Here in the US, MiracleGro is popular. The fertilizer numbers are 15-30-15. Not sure what is available near you.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Tnx for reply. Yes I have same fertiliser but I did not use for flowers. It help more flowers grow or bigger plants. Tnx again

[@joannecollins1818]

Thank you for sharing.y first time growing petunias in a pot. I have been reading everything I find. I just put systemic granuals in my pot. Hope I did it right. Only had them a week and I've missed a watering day- didn't know. I'll have to keep checking back. Very informative video

[@SuperWoodyboy]

Hey Corey...where can i find those 14" hanging baskets (empty planters)?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I’d start with a local nursery to see if you can find them locally. I’m sure you could some online, but I don’t have a source to recommend.

[@dorindafulton]

Great video 👍 thanks for sharing. I grow lots of petunias every year. I also really like the double petunias. I'm starting my seeds this week and maybe do a video. Have a great day and happy gardening 🌿🌸🤗

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I'd like to see that... just subscribed to your channel :)

[@dorindafulton]

@@UpNorthGardenMI thank you 👍 I subbed yours also. Your link showed up on my Google homepage

[@felisha.m7720]

I learned a lot! I will save so much money growing from seed. Thank you!❤

[@NakedEyes-lm3bj]

Beautiful petunias ❤❤❤

[@JeffRoth-w3c]

Miracle grow is good for Putunias in mix it with water the is ok right that the problem I have live in a condo the side they are on they get sunlight but bye 100pm there is shade from my condo so maybe should move them to more sunlight and try that nice video I try move them to more sunlight

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

They will usually bloom more with more sunlight. In the future, you could try some plants in that spot that require a little less light like begonias or New Guinea impatiens.

[@Realitycentral2024]

I live in the NW; I have almost given up on petunias because of the budworms. Have used the spray but not once a week. I will try again this spring. I love the baskets but have been discouraged by these worms eating the flowers and end up with leggy green vines and little flowers

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Good luck! They're not a big problem near me, but I've had several people tell me how ruthless they can be. :(

[@thebellanextdoor]

Thank you had a family death and didn't water and am wondering if I need to start over...repot

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

If the plants are still alive, you could trim back any damaged area and give them fertilizer more often. Expect it to take a few weeks to bounce back. If it has mostly died off, I'd start over.

[@raspeight22]

Ooohhhh!! I need to know what is variety of petunia ….the first picture…..variegated green & purple….please!! 😊

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

That’s a Headliner Blackberry Vein which is similar to Supertunia Bordeaux and Wave Plum Vein and a few others.

[@raspeight22]

@@UpNorthGardenMI Thank you!!

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

Thanks for the information.

[@kickit59]

Corey what do you think about using Miracle Grow on the Petunias?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

It did well for me. Also have had good luck with Beat Your Neighbor, Jack’s, and Proven Winners fertilizers.

[@kickit59]

@@UpNorthGardenMI Cool I will use it on my Petunias. Thanks for the info!

[@sandramichaud8033]

👍and subscribed. Great info

[@rachelfaulkner7631]

I'm in the UK and have my petunias in the flower bed rather than containers, and it rains fairly often. If it doesn't rain obviously I water them daily. Do I still need to fertilise them often? At the moment they just have the slow release Miracle Gro pellets and I was planning on repeating that every 6 months as per the pack instructions.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

If your temps are between 12-21 Celsius, the time release will help (above that and it probably won’t last as long as stated on the package). I find I get a lot more growth when I also use the water-soluble. If you’re happy with how they’re growing, then I wouldn’t change anything. If they’re not performing, I’d try the water-soluble. Note that the variety of petunia is important to consider as well - there are a lot of compact varieties on the market.

[@rachelfaulkner7631]

@@UpNorthGardenMI you're a star, thank you so much. I'll add a bit of liquid fertiliser just for the petunias and see if it makes them grow a little more - they haven't got as big or as flowery as others' that I've seen but they look healthy. Thanks again, great video by the way.

[@BronzeDragon133]

I'm just trying the new Firefly petunia so the information here is invaluable--thank you! While a smaller petunia (8-10"), I'll give it more legroom than I think it'll need as I tend to feed. A lot. Constantly.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I’m trying it too. I’m looking forward to learning how it might be different or similar to other petunias. Good luck with yours.

[@BronzeDragon133]

@@UpNorthGardenMI So far, unimpressed. The glow is about 1/20th the advertised, but it's fresh out of the box and probably needs to strengthen....

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Mine just arrived. Agreed. I hope it gets more blooms.

[@deko29]

About how long from a couple in a small pot to a lush overflowing pot like your pictures?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Usually 4-6 weeks, but it depends on the variety of petunia, conditions, and size of the plant you start with.

[@deko29]

@@UpNorthGardenMI thanks for responding!

[@jilliansouza9717]

What do you think about putting insect control in soil after planting? A nursery suggested that bc I had worms last August. Ate all flowers

[@Wiseamphibian87]

What’s the best way to over winter Petunias

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

That’s not anything I’ve ever tried.

[@anajackson3283]

Thank you from the UK. Any advice on black velvet and Thumbelina Pricilla please. Many thanks

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

I haven’t grown those two, so no specific info. I will say that any time you have doubles, you may have to keep an eye on the spent blooms… some “bury their dead” and are easy while others can drop damp blooms that could cause a problem in some conditions.

[@maynardgreenhouse]

Actually petunias like a low phosphorus number so bloom boosters are high in the middle number

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

We use Jack's petunia food early in the season when the plants are young... but switch to the regular bloom-booster so we're using the same fertilizer on all the annuals (makes it easier both for watering as well as explaining to customers). The petunias don't seem to mind the extra phosphorus at that point. Thanks for the comment :)

[@maynardgreenhouse]

@@UpNorthGardenMI true it does get tough to change out feed for different varieties. We switch back and forth from 20-20-20 to 15-0-15 every other feeding. I also started to add nutricote in every pot. It’s time consuming but it makes a huge difference. Thanks for the reply. Love your channel

[@klattin1501]

Can supertunias be propagated and over wintered so I don't have to buy them every year? If so, could you fo a video on how to take cuttings and how o overwinter?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Officially propagation is prohibited of Proven Winners plants (and many other patented plants from other companies).

[@michaelgray1123]

very useful information........Thanks!!!!!

[@CharronOliver]

Very informative! I've had tremendous success with my purple wave petunias! I'm extremely diligent when it comes to removing the blooms when they're spent, so I think that helps. I have yet to grow one of those massive baskets, but I'll keep on trying. I collect the seeds and grow them again each year without having to shell out all that cash at the box stores😊. Now my cup runneth over with them so I pass them on to friends and neighbors alike. Here in Maryland, the Summer heat and humidity gets unbearable. But these Wave Petunias thrive as long as I keep them well watered. They've also been surprisingly tolerant of the temperature drops in the fall and continuously bloom til I pull them up at the end of October. I'm gonna subscribe in hopes that you can help me achieve the stunning trailing variety hanging basket of my dreams.

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Sounds like you’re on the right track with your Waves. Have you been fertilizing with water-soluble fertilizer once a week?

[@CharronOliver]

@UpNorthGardenMI yes, I do fertilize with Miracle-Gro but only about twice a month. I'll bump it up to every week. I think you may be right about over crowding without too many plants though so I'll reduce the number I put in each pot. I gave one tiny Petunia to my neighbor and watched as her one plant grew to be twice the size of my window box that had 6. So less IS more!

[@AndreaRebello-ux1nl]

I just loved your tips. Thank you!❤

[@shanemccoy419]

Petunias are like people there are those that are the seed variety aquire more to do just a little work and then there are those supertunias that thrive and always strive to look the best and work at doing above and beyond.❤❤

[@shanemccoy419]

I am a supertunia❤😊

[@sharonhall7365]

Can I plant as a border?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Absolutely. Just be sure to get varieties and sizes of petunias that are appropriate for the area you are looking to cover.

[@sharonhall7365]

I am in southeast Michigan and I was thinking the supertunias.@@UpNorthGardenMI

[@jeanbean1390]

Can i transplant a petunia into a wrought iron hanging basket with a coco liner? Would the petunia get too dry?

[@PixieDust1208]

One thing I noticed is that after a hard rain my poor petunias are beat up. Any advice?

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@PixieDust1208 What varieties are you growing? Most of the newer varieties hold up much better (Supertunia, Headliner, SuperCal). Petchoas are especially strong. Also varieties with smaller flowers are often better in rain.

[@terrac6694]

PLEASE tell me the name of the petunias at 00:50 thanks!

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

Amazonas Plum Cockatoo

[@mnp870]

Love the many petunia colors but I’ve not had luck with them. They always get stringy & quickly die out.

[@trinkabutler9482]

Can you plant petunias and marigolds together thank you

[@UpNorthGardenMI]

@trinkbutler9482 Absolutely. They both love sun and can handle similar moisture conditions.

[@trinkabutler9482]

Thank you so much