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How to Overwinter Petunias
29.06.2023 - 01:23 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
Your Complete Guide to Overwintering PetuniasIn the spring, many of us buy those tried-and-true annuals that provide floral interest all summer long.
Think geraniums, violets, marigolds, and of course, petunias. It’s hard to imagine a trip to the nursery in the spring without picking up a hanging basket (or three) filled with vibrant bloomers.
It’s also a reliable mark of the coming winter when we gather up those hanging baskets and toss their contents into the trash or the compost bin.
What many gardeners don’t realize is that petunias are technically perennials. They’re just extremely tender, and can’t handle even the slightest suggestion of frost.
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So those of us in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 and below have to dig them up once the first frost sweeps over our garden, if we hope to save them.
But you don’t have to toss these perfectly good plants! If you make the effort to keep them alive throughout the winter, you’ll be rewarded with even larger, more robust plants the following summer.
Plus, you can save a hunk of cash.
If you’ve never overwintered an “annual” flower like this before, don’t feel overwhelmed. We’ll walk you through the whole process. Here’s what you can expect coming up:
There’s a lot to love about petunias, but what many gardeners miss is that you can actually keep them around from one year to the next, to bloom and thrive again. Let’s figure out how!
A Bit About PetuniasPetunias (Petunia spp.) are extremely common South American native plants that can be found in most North American nurseries and home supply stores.
They come in a range of sizes (grouped as grandiflora, multiflora, and milliflora, from
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