If planting your basket with just Wave petunias, you could get away with just one plant per hanging basket, but many will plant three to really get a nice display (stick with odd numbers). This will depend largely on your basket size, but for a general 12″ basket, 3 plants will easily be enough.
How do you take care of Wave petunias in a hanging basket?
Hanging petunia plants will most likely need to be watered daily during the summer, and maybe even twice, when the weather is extremely hot and/or there is a strong wind. Water well enough that the excess water will drip out of the drain hole. Never allow the soil to remain continually wet.
What is the difference between a wave petunia and a trailing petunia?
Wave petunias have a unique trailing growth habit and are highly prolific in their blooming. They drape over the sides of containers and raised beds and are great summer performers. A regular petunia has an upright or bush growth habit. It may spread slightly, but will not drape down as dramatically as a Wave petunia.
Do Wave petunias need sun or shade?
Caring for wave petunias is a simple task and won’t take much time at all. These plants want to grow and thrive, and seem to increase on a daily basis. Plant them in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist, but never soggy.
How many plants do I need for a 12 inch hanging basket?
For hanging baskets the general rule is to use one plant per inch of basket diameter – so 12 plants per 12 inch basket. You’ll only need 5 plants per 12 inch hanging basket for bigger plants like Geraniums (Pelargoniums), Surfinia Petunias, culinary herbs and Fuchsias.
How many plants should you put in a 12 inch hanging basket?
How many plants should I put in a standard Basket? For a 12” hanging basket (not including any side panels) 6-7 plants. For a 14” hanging basket (not including any side panels) 7-8 plants. For a 16” hanging basket (not including any side panels) 8-9 plants.
Do you need to deadhead Wave petunias?
Deadheading Wave Petunias is another way to encourage more blooms on your plant. Although Wave plants naturally do not require deadheading due to their prolific blooming, the occa- sional deadheading will provide an even bigger boost to flower production.
How long does it take for Wave petunias to spread?
In fact, cuttings of wave petunias stuck into dirt, watered, and receiving sufficient heat (50–60˚F) will sprout roots in 7–10 days.
Is Miracle Grow good for petunias?
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food guaranteed bigger, more beautiful plants! It is full of essential nutrients that will make your petunias happy and healthy. This fertilizer is intended to be applied every 7-14 days.
How far apart should you plant petunias?
Space grandifloras and multifloras about 12 inches apart in full sunlight, or several inches closer together when planted in a shadier location. Milliflora petunias can be spaced as close as 4 to 6 inches. The spreading ground-cover types of petunias should be planted at least 1 1/2 feet apart.
What are the best petunias for hanging baskets?
While Wave petunias have a variety of colors, Trailing verbenas have some beautiful bi-color blooms that make them a great complementary plant to Wave petunias in a hanging basket. Million Bells are another vigorous grower shouldn’t get overtaken by Wave petunias.
What are wavewave petunias and how are they used?
Wave petunias come in several varieties: trailing, mounding, and spreading types. They are good for containers and hanging baskets and will do fine planted directly in the ground.
What petunias go well with trailing verbena?
Trailing verbena can compliment Wave petunias very well. These plants will spread and cascade over the edge of the basket just like Wave petunias so its differing bloom and foliage contrast well with Wave petunias. Choosing to pair your Wave petunias with trailing verbena also means you have more options when it comes to colors and style.
How many wave plants do I need for my hanging basket?
There are a few guidelines to remember in order to create the best environment for Wave hanging baskets and containers. Don’t over-pack your container with plants. Just a few plants will go a long way! We recommend 3 Wave plants in a 10-12 inch (25-30cm) container.
