How to Grow Mexican Petunia Seeds
The Mexican petunia, an evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet high, is native to Mexico and parts of Florida. Mexican petunias like only warm climates. Though they are resistant to both drought and soggy weather, these flowers grow best in sun to part shade and moist soil. The best time to plant them is early spring. They grow glossy, teardrop-shaped leaves and stiff stems. Throughout the growing season, they bloom with trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of whites, pinks and blues, as do dwarf versions of Mexican petunia, which form clumps about 8 to 12 inches in height. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Mexican petunia seedlings
- Hand rake
- Compost or other organic fertilizer
- Water
Instructions
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Choose a well-drained area with lots of sun to plant your seedlings. Remove all weeds from the area and loosen the soil with a hand rake. Add compost or fertilizer to the soil and mix it in with the hand rake.
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Dig a hole about 3 inches deep and remove the first seedling from the tray. Untangle the root ball slightly with your fingers and place it in the hole. Cover with soil until the roots are covered but the stem is exposed.
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Water the petunias generously around the roots. Be careful not to get any water on the leaves, as sunlight will reflect on the drops and burn the plant.
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Tips & Warnings
If you live in an area with extreme seasonal weather changes, plant your Mexican petunias in terra cotta pots and bring them inside for the autumn and winter.
