How to Care for Petunias

This video is about how to keep Petunias bushy, full and blooming all summer long. Learn how to care for Petunias, dead head properly. Video about how to grow petunias in containers with tips on how to keep them pretty all summer long.
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[@elishacole6059]

Totally new to gardening and just planted my first petunias. Thank you so much for this video and really showing WHERE to deadhead!

[@bluegraygal]

I'm so glad the video helped you!

[@GuardGirl39]

Yours is the first video I've seen that actually shows where to deadhead. Thanks so much!

[@bluegraygal]

Wonderful! I'm so happy it helped you! Any other plants you have questions about?

[@bluegraygal]

I'm so glad to hear it! Anything else you want to learn about that I can help with?

[@GuardGirl39]

Bluegraygal I should preface my question by saying that I have the hardest time keeping plants alive lol. But so far my petunias have been doing pretty well since I learned how to deadhead from you. My problem is though, that my petunias aren't as full as I'd like. Some of my neighbors have petunias that are beautifully round and so full you just see flower after flower, no leaves. Is there something I should be doing? I water them when I feel the top soil getting dry, and I deadhead every three days or whenever I see a dead or dying flower. I have no experience with this so any advice is so appreciated!

[@bluegraygal]

Are you clipping them back? Also, what brand are you buying? There are some brands that are much better producing. You also may need fertilizer. Ask your neighbors or local plant store for ideas! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@thefleetwoodmacsongbook9429]

This is a great tutorial, I’m a relatively new gardener and I really appreciated your approach - thank you ! x

[@svps169]

Hey Kelly! I really like your video about Petunias, very straight to the point. Please make more flower videos! Thank you :)

[@bluegraygal]

That's so nice! I'll do my best! I have a website where I even talk about how I use silk flowers: www.bluegraygal.com/planting-fake-flowers-outside-with-silk-flowers/

[@malineewongshoppo2357]

I just start to take care of Petunias. Your video help me a lot! Thank you so much!

[@bluegraygal]

I'm so glad!

[@karmilli]

I am so glad I found your video. I will start today trying to save mine. Petunias are my favorite but I can never make them last all season. Thanks for the tips!

[@bluegraygal]

Great! It'll take some time (I'm in the process of reviving mine - we had so much hard rain for weeks that my petunias were shot) but even after a few days of loving on them I can see them coming back to life! Good luck!

[@noreenivy7232]

Thank you. Your video was very clear as to where to pinch and cut. I'm just a bit confused about cutting the 1/3s.

[@rumination608]

great tips! thanks.

[@charlesbale8376]

Very useful, thank you.

[@susanp4238]

Thank you!💕

[@renz7663]

Thanks so much. Love from the Philippines. Just subscribed. God speed.

[@LoveNatureforabettertomorrow]

Thanks for this very nice and informative video 😊

[@jovelynabayle8315]

Wow i love petonia.. Thanks to your video

[@lisama6911]

Thank you. I will give it a try!

[@toysandmore2023]

beautiful!

[@kashifa__haque]

Awesome video 👍

[@gordonwest5505]

Thanks lady! They are tough little flowers flowering plants..

[@OlgaP532]

Thank you so much! Great explanation!

[@bluegraygal]

Yay! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@sism3028]

This is the best video I have seen about caring for petunias. I am just getting into gardening. Thank you for this video. Do you have any videos about pansies ( violas ) ?

[@treasabastin5736]

First time seeing your video, thanks your new idea's.. I love flowers thanks once more

[@bluegraygal]

Thank you Treasa!

[@allie5534]

Thank you so much this really helped

[@bluegraygal]

So glad Allie!

[@vinodkp9992]

Great advice.

[@bluegraygal]

Great! Glad it helped!

[@ConnerKirk433]

There's only one thing missing and that's an outside shower in your garden. There's a lot of Great idea's on the internet

[@reginag7911]

Thank you!

[@shailinisisodia7361]

hi, thanks for the video. Very confused about cutting 1/3 of the plant, 1/3 back?? Do you not cut back the whole plant one third of the way? You just trim 1/3 of the plant? Someone else asked this too

[@susanp4238]

How do I avoid so many brown leaves? They're closer to the dirt.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Hey that was really helpful. Thanks!!

[@firestorm7204]

Hi Kelly. Great video. I have a planter full of magenta colored petunias. I repotted them from the 12” hanging planter they came in as they were choking. They’re in a much larger planter now sitting on the deck. They’re quite full at the moment & I have dead headed them as you described. I’m wondering about the cutting it back by a third? Some of the new flowers are on longish stems. I would like to keep it growing well all year. Want to make sure I don’t cut too much off. Thank you for sharing your passion for container gardening. 🙏🦋

[@bluegraygal]

You want to look at whether there are blooms at the base of the stem or jsut at the end. If there aren't any blooms at the base, then you need to snip that stem for it to regrow! Otherwise you'll have straggly legs everywhere with only a few blooms. Does that help?

[@ssjartandcraftwithgardenin6565]

Very informative video.. Likes from ssj art and craft with gardening.. Joined u..stay connected..

[@luciar5142]

Hi! Great video! I got a few (3 to be exact) of these lovely petunias, how often should I water them? All of these videos usually explain how much to water quite a lot of flowers, but I only have 3. I don't want to drown them, but they also need water. Thanks! :)

[@bluegraygal]

They need water at the base at least a few times a week during hot days --- how are they doing?

[@pogingbagsikTV98]

Wow stay safe and connected.God bless 🙏🙏🙏💕.

[@norliza7256]

TQ for the tips.my patunia flowers become smaller.before i bought the flower was big size.

[@devendersidhu25]

Awesome

[@RuthIlongga]

thank you

[@bluegraygal]

You're welcome!

[@samirbhowmik3639]

I awant to know detail about fertilizer schedule.... combination of fertilizer....if you please

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this great video!i have learned a lot! 🙂🦋

[@jla3772]

Excellent video Bluegraygal! Thoroughly informative, and superbly delivered. Have you ever heard of "shade petunias"? I would like to grow petunias in semi shady places, but I'm told they need full sun. Any advice?

[@bluegraygal]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! I've actually never heard of shade petunias? Where did you hear about those? I've heard of wave petunias and have a lot of experience with that. They make great ground cover!

[@jla3772]

Hey, you're welcome. Before watching your video I had heard of deadheading, but I never knew precisely where to pinch or cut, and you finely cleared that up for me; and, you have superb taste. I don't remember where I first heard of "shade petunias." I'm beginning to wonder now if maybe it was "wave" instead of "shade" that I heard. I've been doing a little research, and all I can come up with is "wave." Anyway, keep up the good work. I've already shared your channel with a few people.

[@bluegraygal]

Probably wave - those spread more and are good for ground cover. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and it helped you!

[@madelingqing]

Your video is very helpful. There is a budworm in your petunias video. I guess it happens a lot with petunias plant. Do you have any experience how to get rid of budworm?

[@deyaniravoll1310]

was wonder if she noticed the budworm in her petunias. I found some in my petunias today and yes you can used (Hi-Yield Thuricide ) I hear this will not harm beneficial insects

[@nalanimarimuthu9896]

Wow good tips.thank you so much.

[@bluegraygal]

Thank you!

[@gardenglory6624]

I love hearing people SAY I love FLOWERS..cause I hear so many people say "I HATE FLOWERS"...like what the hell is wrong with people. Flowers are the greatest gift we can receive from nature for our pollinators etc. GO FLOWERs...!!

[@bluegraygal]

I couldn't agree more!!!! My phone is filled with photos of them. Whenever I walk past planters, or wildflowers or landscapes I oogle them. Flowers make me so happy. I remember once going to San Francisco at 17 years old on vacation. My parents told my sisters and I we could each get one gift. They chose toys. Me? I asked them to take me to the flower market and I bought flowers! :)

[@MrDaiseymay]

EXCELLENT, JUST WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW, YOU HAVE DESCRIBED MY PETUNIAS, IN THEIR BASKETS. NOW, IF ONLY I COULD GET RID OF THAT STICKYNESS, YEP, I KNOW IT'S AFFIDS, EVEN THOUGH I CAN'T SEE ANY. I'VE SPRAYED THE PLANTS, BUT THE STICKYNESS REMANIS. ?

[@bluegraygal]

I'm glad my video helped!

[@tweetiebirdism]

I have yellowing leaves. Is it too much water or not enough?

[@bluegraygal]

Honestly - I am not sure, I'm sorry! I haven't run into that before! Have you googled it? I'm sorry I can't be more help!

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Too much if they are yellow and wilted

[@youtubingbabs]

I've heard too much

[@MANDREW33]

Thanks Kelly. My petunia problem is that the leaves are turning yellow. I have added slow release 9;18;9 at planting. Can you help

[@bluegraygal]

Someone else just asked that - I'm afraid I have no experience with yellowing leaves so I don't want to steer you wrong. I would ask your local plant store. I'm sorry I can't be of more help!

[@nadinecaurant5148]

Why are mine spiting in the middle I dead gphead aver

[@hellonheels9217]

You didn't talk about the worms

[@Meriemferhatl121]

Do petunias bloom in summer ?

[@bluegraygal]

Yes!

[@hemerhead]

👍

[@babu8848]

Which npk?

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Amit Singh 20.20.20

[@Scyper]

phoebe is that you? I'm so confused

[@davidwood.]

If you have yellowing leaves, try liquid iron

[@bluegraygal]

Good tip, thanks!

[@gordonwest5505]

If cared for properly.

[@madd2303]

What about watering?

[@bluegraygal]

Lots! I water 3-4 times a week.

[@bluegraygal]

I water maybe 4 times a week. They need lots of water - ESPECIALLY as the summer gets really hot!

[@bionicleboy6445]

Even I have petunias in my garden,but they started to wither.I ussualy removed only the dead petunias,and not the stem.And I water them using bottles,where I add holes on the bottle lid,and water them automatic.What m I'm doing wrong?

[@dallastaylor5479]

I just buy supertunias, they don't need to be deadheaded.

[@bluegraygal]

Oh cool! I'll look into those!

[@annemarie8483]

You actually do. I had some in a window box that started to grow up the window and look terrible.

[@nassinrd]

You seems to be rushing thru the video,,, if I’m a beginner I wouldn’t understand

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