Are you ready for Autumn? Plant Petunias for a vibrant fall display! These fast-growing plants are one of the most popular annual flowers in Texas. They come in a rainbow of bold colors with trumpet-shaped blooms and rich green foliage. Madness® Petunias are easy to grow with lasting flowers that you can enjoy throughout the season.
Ready to grow? Master your fall garden with this helpful guide to planting and caring for your Petunias!
How To Plant Petunias in Flowerbeds
Fall is one of the best times to plant Petunias and they will transform your flowerbeds with dazzling beauty. These timeless blooms have a compact and mounding habit that will make your garden look full and colorful.
First, choose an area that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight and prepare the soil for your new fall flowers. When planting Petunias in the ground, it is a good idea to clear the area of any debris before you get started.
Add well-draining flowerbed soil to revive the soil from our summer weather, as the heat and periods of drought can greatly impact the health and vitality of your native soil. Use Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil as directed for your growing success.
Next, start planting. Petunia planting depth and spacing is important and will keep your flowers happy and healthy. Dig a hole that will fit the root ball, so the roots are just below the surface, and fill in around your plant with soil.
Follow the Petunia planting spacing guidelines as you add more to your flowerbed. Space your plants about 4-6 inches apart to allow room for growth and water your plants in.
Complete your fall flowerbeds with Calloway’s Organic Mulch to protect your plant’s roots, retain moisture, and control unwanted weed growth. You’ll love the gorgeous fall color all season long!
How To Plant Petunias in Pots
Update your planters for fall and create colorful container combinations with Madness® Petunias! These versatile plants shine on their own or when mixed with other seasonal blooms.
Choose an autumn-inspired planter in natural shades for the ultimate display and fill it with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil. Petunias need rich, well-draining soil to thrive.
Next, plant the Petunias in your pot. Use one color to make a bold statement or mix it up with various fall hues.
You can also create a colorful container combination with the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method. Use plants with similar sun and water requirements for a lasting creation.
Start with the Thriller, or the focal point of your creation. Try Crossandra for its lovely clusters of orange flowers and dark, glossy green foliage. It will effortlessly add a seasonal flair to your masterpiece.
Next, add the Fillers with Petunias. Their compact habit and large blooms will make your container garden look full and vibrant.
Complete your creation with the Spiller, a variety with trailing growth that will cascade over the edge of your pot. Try Creeping Rosemary for its strong aroma, needle-like foliage, and trailing growth. Water in your plants and add more potting soil if needed. Display on a sunny porch to welcome guests with autumn beauty.
Petunia hanging baskets are another great way to add fall color to your Texas garden. Hanging baskets are similar to planting Petunias in pots, except you can display them by hanging them throughout your patio or landscape.
How To Care for Petunias
To keep your Madness® Petunias thriving, feed them at the time of planting with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food and repeat every 2-3 weeks during the growing season. Our Premium Flower Food is one of the best fertilizers for Petunias and was specifically designed with your Texas garden in mind.
Water your plants deeply when the top 2 inches of the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering as this can create leggy growth and soggy soil conditions that can harm the roots.
Grow with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your fall gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of vibrant blooms, lush indoor plants, pest control solutions, stately trees and shrubs, stylish pottery, and so much more! Shop any of our 29 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
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