We just bought our hanging baskets and flats today. Although I'm not ready to put them in yet (a bit to chilly still ) I'm second guessing what I'm getting into. I bought baskets of white/purple petunias and flats of deep purple, yellow and white petunias to put in the containers underneath the baskets.
Here's my hesitation....any time I've planted petunias, they have gotten very leggy -- minimum flowers and long arms with few leaves on them. I know I'm not doing something right but I don't know what it is (not enough fertilizer?? not enough water?? too much water??). I think the exposure is correct -- full sun. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep them looking nice throughout the season? I know this can be done because it seems like there are a lot of lovely flower beds that I admire -- mine just isn't usually one of them. And, my flowers are the ones I spend the most time looking at.
TIA for any help.
Cindy
Here's my hesitation....any time I've planted petunias, they have gotten very leggy -- minimum flowers and long arms with few leaves on them. I know I'm not doing something right but I don't know what it is (not enough fertilizer?? not enough water?? too much water??). I think the exposure is correct -- full sun. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep them looking nice throughout the season? I know this can be done because it seems like there are a lot of lovely flower beds that I admire -- mine just isn't usually one of them. And, my flowers are the ones I spend the most time looking at.
TIA for any help.
Cindy