Petunias and Worms

Petunias (Petunia x hyrbrida) are low growing plants often grown as ground covers and in containers. The plants bloom from spring to winter with funnel-shaped or ruffled flowers in shades of yellow, red, blue, purple and white. Petunias are susceptible to worm infestation, among other disorders. Identification Tobacco budworm (Helicoverpa virescens) is a common pest [...]

The Temperature Range for Petunias

Petunias are relatively low-maintenance plants, but they can survive only within a specific temperature range. If you live in a region with extreme heat or cold, it’s important to understand this range and how to protect your plants from inclement weather. Temperature Range Most petunias freeze to death at about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Petunias grow [...]

How to Grow Double Petunias

Petunias are colorful annual flowers that bloom from late spring through fall. Grow them in your garden, planter, or hanging baskets for a variety of options. Double petunias are one petunia variety; they come in a variety of single-colored or variegated hues and provide double petals on their blossoms. Growing double petunia plants requires the [...]

How to Care for Leggy Petunias

Petunias, known scientifically as Petunia x hybrida, are herbaceous perennial flowering plants that, due to their tender nature, are grown as annuals in most of the United States. When their growing conditions are not ideal, petunias often become all foliage and few flowers, earning them the nickname leggy petunias. As a gardener, there are several [...]