Features and options for planting petunias in pots. Ampel petunia - how many pieces to plant in a pot? How many petunias should be planted in a hanging planter

AT climatic conditions middle lane Russia does not always petunia can be grown in open field. Therefore, many flower growers plant these ornamental plants in hanging pots or planters. With this method of growing, ampelous or cascading varieties of this crop will be an excellent decoration for a garden, veranda or balcony. It is possible to grow petunia in a flower pot and in the country - as a decor for a backyard area.

plant description

Petunia belongs to the Solanaceae family. It's perennial herbaceous plant, usually grown as annuals, with showy bright flowers. Bushes quickly branch and differ active growth. Their height and diameter are about 30 cm. Dark green leaves are oval in shape and, depending on the plant variety, reach a length of 5 to 12 cm.

There are several varietal groups of petunias, which differ in the size of the flowers, their number, length and shape of the shoots. It is used for decoration garden beds, design of gazebos, terraces and decoration of balconies. It can be grown outdoors as an outdoor ground cover or at home in a pot. The latter method is especially well suited if you want to save rare and valuable varieties plants.

What types of petunias can be grown in pots?

AT last years bright flowers increasingly began to appear in the gardens. They are also grown at home - on window sills, as well as in hanging pots, planters and cocovites. Petunia is hybrid plant, which is divided into several varieties. The following are best for growing in a hanging pot or container:

Namegroups	Description and popularvarieties	A photo
Bush hybrid group	perennial bush hybrid varieties suitable for creating flower beds, borders or borders. Mixed varieties can be grown in pots and planters small size. The Multiflora subgroup is a mixture of varieties with an average flower size and large quantity inflorescences. Varieties of Grandiflora are different big size flowers - up to 16 cm. The Dream, Polaris, Titan, Hit Parade and Ultra varieties have proven themselves well. The bushes of this group are formed independently, but for a more lush branching it is recommended to cut off the top.	Petunia Titan
Floribunda group	This group of varieties is particularly resistant to bad weather. According to their characteristics, plants are a cross between Multiflora and Grandiflora. Often found among them terry varieties. Celebrity and Sonya are the most popular	Petunia Celebrity
Cascade group	Cascading forms give shoots growing in all directions, and form real flower thickets. They will be an excellent decoration for gazebos and terraces. Looks great varieties that throw out shoots up to one and a half meters long. These include Cherry, Silver and Ramblin	Petunia Ramblin
Ampel group	Shoots of ampelous petunias grow only down. These varieties are best suited for growing in pots. Most often they grow such - Surfinia, Conchita, Tumbelina, Supertunia.	Petunia Conchita

How to choose a pot and prepare the soil?

The root system of petunias is quite branchy, so a large pot is chosen to create a flower arrangement. Large cocovites are well suited for this purpose - pots of a semicircular shape, for the manufacture of which specially processed coconut fiber is used. This flower should not be planted in small baskets - they are suitable for growing lobelia, which does not have such a powerful root system.

Growing petunias in cocovites

The soil mixture for the plant must be fertile, as the culture needs an abundance of nutrients and actively absorbs them from the soil. It should be noted that in a limited volume of the pot, the soil dries quickly, so it must retain moisture well. When buying in flower shop you need to choose a fertile, loose and moisture-intensive soil mixture. If it is not possible to purchase soil with such properties, it is made independently. To do this, mix:

leaf ground - 2 parts;
sand - 1 part;
peat - 1 part.

To simplify watering, flower growers often add vermiculite to the soil or use a hydrogel. It should be pre-soaked in water or a nutrient solution and added to the soil mixture when mixed. To improve the quality of flowers, superphosphate can be added to the soil according to the instructions on the package.

It is best to add granular superphosphate to the planting soil. Fertilizer granules dissolve very slowly, so by the beginning of the flowering period, the bushes will have time to accumulate a sufficient amount of phosphorus, and it will be especially lush.

Planting a petunia in a hanging pot

You need to plant a petunia in a flower pot with ready-made seedlings in order to get flowering as much as possible. short term.For this, seeds are planted in February:

1. Pour into the landing box nutrient soil, moisten it and spread the seeds over the surface.
2. The container is covered with glass and placed in a warm place. After a few days, shoots appear. At first, they grow very slowly and need careful care. Seedlings require regular spraying and airing. It is important to maintain high humidity, but prevent rotting of plants and infection with a black leg.
3. When the sprouts get stronger and the first leaf appears, the shelter is removed and a pick is made into separate pots.

Transplanting bushes into pots should be carried out only after the final establishment of warm weather, when there is no threat of return frosts.

The number of plants planted in one pot depends on the variety of petunia and the volume of the container. It is important that plants have enough nutrients. Otherwise, they will grow slowly and bloom will be poor. Required volume of soil:

1. Bush hybrids and varieties of the Floribunda group require up to 2 liters of land per root.
2. The need for cascading and ampel varieties is from 3 to 5 liters per bush.
3. Powerful varieties such as Tornado or Typhoon need 15 liters of land per plant.

When planting, it is important to properly maintain the distance between individual plants - at least 20 cm, so that they do not interfere with each other.

You can combine several varieties and varieties of petunias in one flower garden or plant lobelia with it. Planters with petunia will look good if you sow alissum seeds between two bushes of this plant. The result is an interesting flower arrangement from several cultures.

Joint planting of petunia and lobelia

Petunia should be placed in hanging planters in an open space with an abundance of sunlight. They will be a wonderful decoration for a balcony or garden. Plants of ampelous varieties are very harmoniously combined with trees, so you can hang pots on branches. Bush varieties flowers will look good in floor flowerpots on the terrace or balcony.

Care after landing

Potted crops require special care, as they grow in a limited amount of soil. First of all, to preserve the decorative effect, it is necessary to monitor the flowering process and get rid of dried buds and seed pods in time. By the middle of summer, the lashes of ampelous and cascading petunias can stretch out and slow down the flowering process. In this case, the excess length of the shoots should be cut off.

Watering and spraying

If a hanging pot with petunia is under a canopy or in indoors, where precipitation does not fall, then on especially hot days of summer it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering and irrigate flowers daily. On cloudy days, it is necessary to water the petunia in a pot only if the earthen coma dries up. Throughout the season, it is necessary to periodically check the patency of the drainage holes. Stagnation of moisture has a detrimental effect on the root system of petunias. It can rot, which will inevitably lead the plant to death.

In addition to watering, it is advisable to spray the petunia warm water from a spray bottle. So the plant will receive moisture not only through root system but also from its entire surface. In addition, spraying is considered a good prevention of plant infection. spider mite. The shower should be done only in the morning or evening hours, when there is no active sun. Otherwise, the petunia may get burned.

Norms and features of planting petunias in pots.

Things are coming to winter, but this does not mean that you should forget about your hobbies for flowers. To enjoy the beautiful flowers of petunia in the spring, it is necessary to plant the seed at the end of winter. In this article we will tell you how to plant and care for petunias.

Initially, you need to prepare the pots and sow the seeds. This is done at the end of February. It is necessary to mix the seeds with wet sand and put them on the ground. After that, the containers are covered with glass caps and wait for the appearance of sprouts.

After that, the sprouts are thinned out, it is necessary that the distance between the shoots is 5 cm. Next, you can sprinkle with a layer of moist soil. Water the plants from time to time and after a month you can transplant them into pots. For this, containers with soddy soil are suitable. Many flower growers recommend mixing hydrogel. This is silica gel, which is pre-soaked in water. Introduced into the pot in a ratio of 1:5 with the soil. This mixture retains moisture well and prevents root rot.

Planting instructions:

Do not immediately take the plant outside. Night frosts are still possible in late April and May. That is why flowers are gradually accustomed to lower temperatures.
Keep the temperature at +18 ° C all week. Further, reduce to +15 °C. After that, put the plant on the balcony and watch the temperature.
Once the threat of frost has passed, you can put the plants outside or in the yard.

Landing in open ground is carried out on a cloudy day or after sunset. When hit by direct sun rays, the leaves wither, and such a plant does not take root well.

Cache-pot is selected depending on your preferences. This is the basket in which the pot is placed. The basket itself is suspended and the flowers fall down. It is worth noting that you should not choose small pots, as there will not be enough space for the development of the root system. On average, choose pots with a diameter of 22 cm and a volume of 5 liters. This is enough for one plant.

Not all varieties are suitable for planting in pots. The pot itself implies that the plant will fall. Often such petunias are planted near the arbors, and over time they braid it. The arches braided with petunias look very nice. For growing in pots and flowerpots, ampelous petunias are chosen. They fall down and they have beautiful flowers.

The most popular varieties:

Surfinia
Pirate
Rendula
Avalanche

Please note that if you plant flowers on the street, then it is worth limiting watering and adjusting for natural precipitation. If under a canopy, then the plant needs daily watering.

2 petunias can be planted in a 10 l pot. These plants grow roots well, they may not have enough space in the future. One plant should be planted on a small pot with a volume of 5 liters.

It should be understood that such plants should be cut in time and remove dried flowers. Otherwise, the plant will begin to wilt. In addition, the number of colors may be reduced. As soon as you notice that the leaves and flowers are fading, cut off ¼ of the branches.

In general, this species is not grown in pots. Such plants are planted in the country, directly on open ground. The approximate distance between seedlings should be 20 cm. Accordingly, when growing this species in pots, one bush is enough for a container with a diameter of 20-30 cm.

In a large pot, it is worth planting no more than two shoots. In a pot with a diameter of 20 cm, it is enough to plant only one sprout. If you think that with a large number of sprouts you will get lush bush then you are wrong. Plant roots will interfere with each other. Therefore, the optimal amount is one bush. With proper care, it will grow well and be lush.

Petunias flowerpots: how to plant?

It should be understood that for an adult plant you need 5 liters of soil. If you plant petunias in long flowerpots square shape, then it is worth maintaining a distance between sprouts of 15 cm. This is if the size of the flowers is small. If the diameter of the flowers is impressive, then the distance between the sprouts should be increased to 30 cm.

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Planting and caring for petunias is quite simple. Good soil and regular watering is required.

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Petunias of forty species are bred in the world, which are grown in gardens, front gardens, in rooms, on terraces and loggias. Popularity among gardeners ornamental plant acquired due to large, expressive flowers, bright varied colors.

Classification of petunias

Cultivated petunias are, in fact, reborn hybrids for the conditions of the area where long time grew. Flowers adapt to changed conditions, change indicators and it is almost impossible to find the original appearance of the plant.

Initially, varieties were chosen for breeding and growing petunias until the middle of the 19th century:

white;
purple-red;

After widespread distribution across countries, the first hybrid plants appeared, which differ from their ancestors in shades of color, survival, drought resistance, etc.

In modern floriculture, petunia is divided into several types:

plants with large flowers that delight the eye with their monumentality. Such flowers reach the size of a palm and quickly gain growth. To the most prominent representatives include Limbo and the Hit Parade;
plants with small flowers up to 5 cm count them in a bush great amount. These varieties belong to garden species, they perfectly fill the flower beds and gently fragrant in the late afternoon. These include Multiflora and Merlin;
there are plants of small stature, which, in combination with tall relatives, create in gardens harmonious compositions. They are called dwarf, Duo Maiksid and Merlin are the most common in our country;
the so-called ampelous petunia, includes plant species that grow in a cascade, and their flowers are turned down. This variety is most suitable for growing in pots and hanging pots. The most popular varieties are Surfinia, Pirate, Rendula and Lavina;
cascading varieties serve as an excellent shelter for decorative arbors and hedges, terraces and verandas. Their peculiarity lies in the random growth of shoots in all directions and the formation of lush hanging thickets. The most used varieties are Cherry, Ramblin, Silver, Typhoon and Rose;
varieties have been bred that endure the harsh manifestations of bad weather. Their flowers are medium a large number of in the bush. These include terry Floribunda, Sonya and Celebrity.

You can see photos of varieties of petunias in the catalogs of ornamental plants.

Care for petunias in pots

Growing petunias in pots

seedling preparation

In order for petunia grown in pots to please the eye on terraces, balconies and loggias in spring, it is recommended to sow seeds for seedlings at the end of winter. To do this, the seeds of the plant are sown in soddy soil mixed with leaf humus. Peat and sand are added there. All components are taken randomly.

Before sowing, seeds are mixed with sand and poured onto prepared soil. Crops are not covered with earth. The containers in which the petunia is sown are covered with glass caps. As they dry, the seedlings are moistened using a sprayer.

When two leaves appear on the hatched plants, they are thinned out and planted at a distance matchbox from each other. If thin stems are significantly stretched upwards, then pour a little soil to strengthen them. In order for the bush to have more lush growth in the future, the tops of the seedlings are pinched.

Approximately thirty days before planting the plants in pots outdoors, the seedlings are accustomed to a lower temperature for a week, reducing it indoors to 18 ° C at the beginning and bringing it to 15 ° C by the end of hardening.

Planting in containers

Plants selected for planting in this container are carefully placed in a pot, and then the gaps between the root systems are carefully filled with prepared soil.

Soil preparation in pots

When dealing with a planting mixture, the conditions for growing an ornamental bush are taken into account:

To achieve these characteristics of the soil, a hydrogel is added to it, which will serve as a regulator of air and water balance. There are ready-made pots for planting petunia bushes on sale, but they do not provide for the partial content of hydrogel. It is better to take the time and prepare the mixture in a pot with your own hands. The hydrogel is pre-soaked, the swollen particles are mixed into the soil at the rate of 1:5.

The following type of composite soil is recommended for planting in a flower pot. They take parts of the turf, add two shares of leafy soil, dilute with peat and humus, one part each. To keep the earth loose for a long time, perlite is added in a small amount.

How to choose the size of a petunia planter?

Pots are used so that there is a five-liter capacity per plant of an ampel or cascade variety; for a terry look, about three liters will be required per bush. If we are talking about planting simple varieties, then they can be planted more often, 3-5 bushes can be planted in such a pot. If planted more densely, developing petunias will annoy each other, and a smaller number will look poor.

With success, plastic cans of mayonnaise or paint are used as flowerpots for petunias. Plant one plant per container. Holes are drilled in the bottom of the pot to drain excess liquid. Experienced flower growers placed at the bottom, under a layer of earth, a small piece of foam rubber, which will absorb moisture. The material from which the pot is made does not matter. He may be from natural materials: clay or wood. plastic containers also proved to be quite good.

potted plant care

To appearance The bush was attractive, with faded flowers and seeds beginning to ripen from time to time. If the goal is not to collect seeds after the end of flowering, they simply save the plant from having to spend energy on the maturation of fruitful boxes.

Some bushes stretch their lashes very strongly by the middle of summer, the bush grows sparsely and produces few flowers. To correct this situation, long branches are cut to half the length. At the same time, they begin to feed and moisten the bush. After a short period of time, a lush flowering specimen of the petunia will develop.

Watering petunia bushes in a pot

If you place the planter under open sky, artificial watering and moistening should be reduced with the expectation of natural precipitation. A petunia under a canopy, where moisture does not fall from the sky, will require daily watering.

Although the petunia loves water, moisture should not stagnate in the roots, this will lead to rotting of the plant. Water flows out through the drainage holes. If there is not enough moisture, then the petunia dries out, but awakens with a timely change in the irrigation regime. To do this, in a pot with petunia, they begin to intensively shed water every day.

Outdoor petunia bushes in containers can easily suffer from heavy rain or even hail. It is necessary to have cellophane on hand for timely shelter of bushes from inclement weather. But, if the plant was beaten by hail, then it will restore its strength in a week, and the thinned bushes will perk up and will bloom more strongly.

A plant that has received a lot of water can be saved by timely care by placing the pot in a shady place and not watering until complete drying soil. At the same time, carefully loosen the earth in a pot to the very bottom.

Spraying the plant with moisture using a spray bottle will help deliver life-giving moisture to the leaves, bypassing the roots. It is impossible to carry out drip moistening on a hot sunny afternoon, because instead of benefiting the plant will receive complete harm - the leaves will burn in the sun.

Organization of plant nutrition

Petunia loves to consume mineral fertilizers a lot. It is almost impossible to spoil a bush with fertilizers. Most of all, a bush in a pot prefers potassium supplements. Carefully add peat and humus. These dressings in large quantities negatively affect the roots of the ornamental bush.

The initial top dressing is done on the ninth day after planting in a pot or pot. For this, nitrogen mixtures or nitroammofoska are used for the first time.

An adult and strong plant during the flowering period is fertilized with phosphorus and potassium additives, superphosphates and potassium salt are used. Folk methods advise feeding petunias with ash from burnt wood. It is bought in specialized stores or used in the form of ash and ash from a fire or stove.

To prevent the plant from developing a disease called chlorosis, it is necessary to provide it with a sufficient amount of iron in the diet. The disease manifests itself in yellowing and falling leaves. Top dressing is carried out by spraying five times from a Ferovit solution sprayer every three days. Watering under the root is stopped until the plant is completely cured.

What are the diseases of beautiful petunias?

If you provide the plant careful care, then no illnesses will be terrible for him, but sometimes a bush becomes ill with a black leg disease. This disease is facilitated by abundant watering and unacceptable crowding of bushes in one pot. An ambulance will be the removal of diseased bushes from the pot, and with them most of the land. Neighboring plants are treated with fungicides.

Another unpleasant petunia disease is powdery mildew. It affects a plant located in a zone of sharp changes in heat and cold and sharp fluctuations in air humidity. The stems of a diseased plant are treated with sulfur preparations sold in garden stores.

Decorative petunia pests

Aphids lead to deformation of the leaves and general wilting of the bush. Colonies of white larvae are visible to the naked eye. A cause for concern may be the appearance of ants on the bush, which are very fond of visiting aphid habitats. The treatment is carried out by spraying with Aktara, Confidor, Arrivo, Kemifos.

The whitefly provokes yellowing and wilting of the leaves. When you touch a diseased plant, small white moths fly up from it. The plant is treated with the same means as against aphids, but Inta-C-M and Akgellik are also added.

Thrips affect the flowers and leaves of the plant, on which small silvery abrasions appear. The leaves gradually dry out in those places where insects lived. The fight is carried out with standard chemicals and the drug Inta-vir.

You can grow petunia at home in any conditions: in a hanging planter, stationary pots or in open ground. This plant will always give your home grace and beauty. The fragrance of petunia flowers will spread throughout the area. All friends will be happy to take photos of beautiful flowers.

FROM french word"planter" is translated as "hidden flower". Over time, clay pots, in which petunias are most often grown, become covered with white spots and lose their attractiveness. Then they are installed in a separate container, which performs mainly a decorative function. What can you make a pot for petunias with your own hands? Of everything that you have in your household and you no longer need. It can be old garden buckets, wheel rims, used tires or suitcases, chairs, kettles and even all kinds of shoes. There would be a wish free time and wild fantasy.

If the planter is in a warm room, then the most suitable material for it will be wood, plastic or ceramics. For the street winter garden or an unheated veranda, more frost-resistant options are suitable: fireclay clay or faience. If you grow petunia in pots, then pallets are needed to help out during the irrigation period. Always provide for the possibility of a runoff for water.

It does not take a lot of money to create such a wonderful planter. Take the old rim from the wheel, pieces ceramic tiles, glue, coconut base, primer and get to work

To be honest, it is not at all necessary to use this decorative device, but the aesthetic pleasure obtained with its help will never be superfluous.

Can be completely crafted from start to finish decorative pot practically from nothing. And the flowers in it will be fine, and without flowers it will become a real decoration of any site. This is our red flowerbed cat, the birth of which we will clearly demonstrate to you right now.

This cat is a real cutie. Everyone would like to have something like this for themselves. And taking into account the fact that it also performs the functions of a planter, there is no price for it at all

Prepare for work:

a large bottle of thick plastic;
cement, gypsum, water and sand;
wire and wooden slats;
sandpaper;
paint and varnish.

The basis of the flower garden will be plastic bottle, but for this it will need to be cut. The base will be applied cement mortar. To prevent it from sliding on slippery plastic, you can wrap it thickly with wire. The frame should be knocked down from wooden slats, then attach the prepared container to it.

If, when looking at the first photo, the final result is still difficult to predict, then over time, the cat figure will be more and more clearly brought to life. Don't forget the water holes

We mix the solution at the rate of 1 part sand to 1 part cement. You need the consistency of thick sour cream. In no case do not add gypsum to the general solution, because with it the mass will instantly harden. We put on rubber gloves. We collect a handful of the solution in our hand and add one tablespoon of gypsum to it. We knead the mass in our hands, form a sausage or a ball out of it and attach it to the frame, creating the shape of a figurine. We sculpt the face from the balls as if we were working with plasticine. Before placement on the body small parts lubricate it with water.

Polish the surface of the torso of the figurine with a hand dipped in water. Ready flower garden should not crack. To do this, it should be dried under cellophane for 3-4 days. On the first day of the drying process, it is better to moisten the figurine several times. Sanding the surface of the finished cat sandpaper. You can paint a cat with automotive or water-based paint, enamel. The finished figure is varnished. Such a garden planter is afraid of severe frosts. If you take care of it and update it, it can last a very long time.

It is very important not to overexpose the workpiece in your hands, you need to work quickly. As you can see, the result was not long in coming. In order to have a clear idea of the end goal, you can make a preliminary sketch

Here is our pots ready. The flowers placed in it will look great on the cat's back, especially while maintaining the overall color scheme.

Types of petunias and their place in the garden

AT recent times the fashion for petunias, which our grandmothers loved and appreciated, has returned. We again admire the lush and multi-colored clouds in elegant hanging flower pots, garlands falling and wrapping around arbors, as well as bright colors, and along garden paths. This is a hybrid plant, the varieties of which are usually divided into groups.

Bush hybrid groups

For flowerbeds, rabatok and borders perennial bush petunia fits perfectly. Smaller varieties can be grown in containers. The subgroup of flowers Multiflora is distinguished by a large number of medium-sized inflorescences. In the Grandiflora subgroup, flowers can reach 16 cm in diameter (Triumph variety). The most famous series are Fantasy, Dream, Titan, Polaris, Storm, Hit Parade and early variety Ultra.

Bush petunia Sophistica Blackberry impresses with its unusual coloring. Who would have thought that a flower that we are accustomed to since childhood could look so beautiful

The formation of bushes occurs independently. If there is a desire to influence the appearance of the plant, it is enough to cut off its top at the level of the third internode, then the flower will begin to branch and become more magnificent.

Weather resistant color group

The group is called floribunda. This is an average option, which, according to its characteristics, can be placed between Multiflora and Grandiflora. Mass plantings often adorn terry floribundas. The most popular varieties are Celebrity and Sonya.

Unpretentious, but delightful plants that, with proper care, will delight you and those around you all summer with their lush flowering.

Scenic flower beds

Cascading groups can produce shoots that grow in all directions, forming dense flower thickets. it great decoration for gazebos, verandas and terraces. Scourges up to 1.5 meters are thrown out remarkably beautiful varieties Typhoon, Rose, Cherry, Ramblin and Silver.

A cascading petunia falls on you like a whole flowery waterfall. Imagine your gazebo in such a colorful design, and you will immediately want to embody what you imagined.

Live flower curtains

Unlike cascading species, ampelous ones emit shoots that are directed only downwards. These varieties of petunias are ideal for hanging planters. However, planted in a flower bed, they form a beautiful flower cover on the ground.

More about the varieties and the best varieties We invite you to watch the video.

Planting and growing rules

So, we have a flower garden, we have decided on the desired varieties. It's time to plant, grow and enjoy the result. You can buy seeds, but for beginners it is better to start with ready-made seedlings. Before you grow prepared petunia seedlings in a pot, you should make sure that positive temperatures are established at night, and frosts do not threaten your sprouts.

In order to strictly follow all the rules of landing and leaving, it is very important to have an incentive. That's why we put here these photos of dream courtyards. Such results can be achieved if desired and by you.

Simple Landing Rules

Abundant nutrition is an important part of the life of a healthy plant. Often, wanting to impress the buyer, sellers plant three roots per liter pot. They will inevitably die due to nutritional deficiency.

Bush species and floribunda need 1-2 liters of soil per root.
Cascade and ampelous are more voracious, and their need for land is 3-5 liters per 1 root.
Tornado and Typhoon are powerful varieties that need 7-15 liters per root.

When considering how many petunias you will plant in a pot, keep in mind: the distance from one to the other central stem should be at least 15-20 cm. Otherwise, the plants will simply suffocate each other.

The basis of such flower arrangements very often geranium and petunia make up. They look great together. The issue of watering can be solved and made less frequent if you use a hydrogel

Choosing the right land

The problem with simple garden soil is that it is too heavy for delicate flowers. It may crack between waterings. If it is not loosened constantly, then the roots will suffocate. Therefore, when you plan to plant petunias in a flower pot, stock up good soil. The following characteristics correspond to it: high friability, moisture permeability and lightness.

Pay attention to the soil, the basis of which is peat. A little biohumus and sand will not hurt, and vermiculite and perlite will make it loose. Another option for suitable soil is as follows: garden soil, peat and baking powder in proportions of 3: 3: 0.5. Such land will be quite nutritious, air and moisture permeable.

I wonder what people who live surrounded by such beauty think about? They are probably so happy that they are ready to make everyone around them happy. Create the same positive sea around you

If you do not have a palace that you would like to decorate, there is always a balcony or just a window sill. A small planter and blooming petunia in it will bring joy and celebration

Don't forget about care

In principle, caring for a petunia in a pot is simple. In addition to nutrition, you need to take care of watering, showering, cutting and protecting plants from diseases. If diseases are a topic for a separate big conversation, then other components of care should be briefly discussed.

Watering. The plant is watered twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. If this mode is beyond your power, use a hydrogel or automatic watering. When watering in the heat, the roots can simply boil, so this should not be done. In May and early June, when the evening hours are still cool, the second daytime watering can be omitted.
Shower. Spraying the bush allows not only to deliver moisture to it through the entire surface, but also helps in the fight against spider mites. It is impossible for drops of water to fall on the leaves in the scorching sun. The flower can get burned.
A haircut. Withered flowers are removed, then the plant will delight you with new buds, and not engage in the formation of seeds. In the middle of summer and by autumn, the shoots are sheared. Then they will always be lush and fresh.

In addition to all of the above, plants also have a need for fertilizers, which must also be met. And we will certainly talk about it, but a little later.

Ampelous petunia in a cache-pot looks very interesting and beautiful. Many years ago, the plant was brought to Russia from Brazil. This genus was first described by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, calling it tobacco. And only after 10 years the plant was isolated in a separate genus. He got the name petunia.

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Existing plant varieties

Even on the street, in the territories of private houses and in small gardens, petunia hybrid grows, which was bred in 1839. About 15 years later, experts planted terry petunias in pots. In the late 60s, as a result of cell hybridization, very beautiful ampelous petunias were bred.

For many years, plants with small flowers. The shape of the corolla of the flower may be different. For example, the Fimbriata variety petunia is characterized by the presence of petals with fringed edges. Plants with purple, red, yellow, blue, white flowers look very interesting, suitable for planting in a small pot.

Reproduction methods

People are very fond of petunias and often wonder how to properly grow them with their own hands to decorate balconies and flower beds. Today there is an opportunity to buy ready-made seedlings. However, every lover of such amazing plants will be able to grow petunias in pots on their own.

It must be remembered that all varieties of petunias are propagated by seeds. In addition, the plant propagation process will be successful if cuttings are used for this. A beautiful petunia in a pot, which was grown from cuttings, will give the first flowers very quickly. However, a plant that comes from seeds will be much more hardy.

What you need to know about sowing petunias?

Plant seeds experts recommend planting from February to April. But it is better to complete this process at the end of March. Then the seedlings must be planted in a greenhouse or on a balcony. After the petunia seedlings are rooted, flowering can be expected in June.

It should be remembered that the flowers are small. The plants themselves do not have enough nutrients. In order for flowers to grow normally, they need to be planted in soil that is light, loose, nutritious and neutral in acidity.

For the convenience of sowing, take a not too deep bowl that has drainage hole. This container must be filled with substrate. Petunia seeds should be mixed with sand and placed in a bowl. For faster germination, it is advisable to spray them with a little water. To get a lot of beautiful petunias, cover the crops with foil, thick paper, glass or lutrasil. In the room where the seeds are located, the temperature should be maintained at + 20 ° C.

In specialized stores today you can find petunia seeds in the form of granules, which have a shell consisting of preparations that protect seedlings. The advantage of granules is that they are much larger than seeds and can be spread more easily on the ground.

When using such petunia seeds, it should be remembered that they cannot be overdried. Before spreading such seeds, the soil must be moistened with a small amount of water. It is not necessary to water the granules, only occasionally spray them with a spray bottle.

How to care for seedlings and carry out cuttings?

From the seeds of petunias, seedlings begin to appear on the 6th day, and from granular seeds - on the 8th day. Then the germinated seedlings need to be provided with moderate soil moisture and a large amount of light. With insufficient sunlight, they stretch too quickly, and if high humidity is added, they may die. In order to avoid the occurrence of these problems, crops must be slightly opened once a day. Only when the cotyledons are fully opened, the film can be removed.

If the planting was successful, then the seedlings must be kept in the same container for 30 days. After 4 leaves appear, they are picked out. After about 7 days, the seedlings are fed.

In the event that the plants have not stretched out during this time, and the leaves have a dark green color, it is urgent to feed the soil with fertilizer. Weak plants, which then need to be transferred to hanging pots, are best fed with nitrogen fertilizer.

For implementation vegetative propagation, which is best done in the spring, select healthy plants. In the room where you decide to plant the cuttings, you should maintain a temperature of + 15 ° C and organize good lighting.

The tops of the shoots, which are 6 cm long, should be taken on the cuttings. In varieties with large flowers, the lower leaf is removed. Cut cuttings should be transplanted immediately into a moisture-intensive and light substrate. In order to maintain moisture for a long time, the cuttings are covered with lutrasil. After about 10 days, roots will appear. Then, after 12 days, the cuttings are transplanted into slides, pinching the top.

Good and timely care for petunia in pots will give you very beautiful flowers in the end. The most chic flower beds will turn out in the summer. Properly planted in a pot, the flower is resistant to cool and damp weather. That is why the plants will bloom much longer in the fall. A small-flowered variety, transplanted into a properly selected container, can quite successfully endure frosts down to -4 ° C. large-flowered plants are thermophilic. A careful transplant of this type of petunia is performed at the end of May.

Such interesting flowers will grow well on loose earth. To obtain abundant flowering they should be fed nitrogen fertilizers. If the foliage begins to turn yellow, top dressing should be repeated after a week.

Not everyone knows how to make a plant stronger and more resilient. However, everything is very simple. In order not to upset the balance between flowering and growth, experts recommend fertilizing flowers complex fertilizers which are high in potassium. Top dressing should be done until the end of August. In summer, it must be combined with abundant watering.

Landing and care

Ampelous petunias look great in beautiful hanging planters. In any case, they will endure a tight landing. In a pot, which has a diameter of 15 cm, you can plant 3 plants. If you do not need a profusely flowering composition, plant seedlings less often. In a container where the plants are in several rows, ampelous petunias must be planted with an inclination to the edges of the pot.

All amateur gardeners need to know how to water a petunia. Caring for such beautiful flowers necessarily includes daily watering during the dry season. Until the petunias have grown, it is better to feed them with a solution of complex fertilizers.

With strong growth and dense planting, you need to know how to transplant a petunia. This process requires only your accuracy. It is necessary to try not to damage the roots, and also to remove all weak and decaying shoots. To make the plant compact, neat and branched, all growing shoots must be pinched.

In order for a flower garden of petunias to please you, you must try to detect plant diseases in time. If there are signs powdery mildew or pests, immediately treat the flowers with a special solution. The plant must be sprayed from above, as well as raise twigs and process flowers at the base. All faded buds must be removed.

If the planter with flowers is on the street, and the air temperature has dropped to -30 ° C, you need to take the petunias into the house so that they delight you with their beauty for a long time. Everyone can decorate their home with chic plants if they take proper care of them.