Do you remember how I cut back the petunias in a pot on our balcony? I hope so because I can't be bothered finding the old post to link here.
It was a partial success. I perhaps did the cut back too late and I needed to cut sideway stems harder and keeping the centre stems longer.
I judge it as a minor success. Our cool summer did not help the petunias that need lots of dry warmth and sunlight to flourish. Within a week or so, the plant will be disposed of. Lessons learnt but not necessarily remembered for next year.
It took about ten days for new green shoots to appear. A week later, we had blooming white flowers but the red were slower to appear.
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Not bad but nothing like how good the plant was when it was bought.
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Petunia looks well bloomed!
ReplyDeleteNot nearly as nice as when we bought it Roentare.
DeleteSome things just aren't worth the hassle!
ReplyDeleteI agree Caro.
DeleteThey do look nice. I struggle with plants, as well, so don't feel bad. Take care!
ReplyDeleteDarla, I gave it a second lease at life. I don't feel bad.
Deletepetunias I would guess grow any place in world.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe.
Dora, anyway where there is reasonable dry summer heat, yes.
DeleteYou can't save the pot for next summer, as mild as your temps are?
ReplyDeleteDebby, as far as I know they are only annuals here. Nowhere to save it anywhere here, anyway.
DeleteI guess I never really thought about it. They are annuals here as well, but I thought that was because of our winters. But in a temperate climate, seems like they'd reseed and regrow. Dammit Andrew. Now I have to google.
DeleteThe worst thing about living in a flat is that you are not facing lawn and garden as you would in a house. So whatever lovely pots you can grow on the balcony, the more relaxed it looks.
ReplyDeleteThat is true Hels, but just across the road we have the fabulous Fawkner Park. Less is more on our balcony, one permanent plant and one of annuals.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear it will be disposed of. Do you not know anyone with a garden that might like to plant it?
ReplyDeleteRiver, I don't believe that petunias can be rekindled next year. Am I wrong? My mother knows about gardening and she never saves potted or garden bed petunias.
DeleteYou never know, it may bounce back with a shot of Miracle Gro
ReplyDeleteJayCee, I feel my years are limited and I don't care for bouncing back.
DeleteSometimes you just have to accept the inevitable and start anew.
ReplyDeleteJabblog, which is what I do twice a year. No replacement in mind at the moment as we will be away from home for a month.
DeleteWe always grew petunias as an annual, one season. I have seen them self seed in mild climates.
ReplyDeleteTP, I think our climate is just a bit too cool for that to happen, and nip in the bud rids the plant of seed.
DeleteI think you might need some expert horticultural guidance from Young Steve Reed in London. His consultation fees are quite reasonable. As for "I can't be bothered" - this is something that sulky teenagers say - not wise, mature and well-seasoned gentlemen of senior years like your good self.
ReplyDeleteYP, so I am a bit teen like. I'm sure you have noted my immaturity. I don't mind not being old and respectable. I expect what English children would say would be 'I can't be ...'
DeleteVery pretty, nice resurrection!
ReplyDeleteDidn't work for long though Strayer.
DeleteI'll have to try cutting mine back this summer when they get leggy.
ReplyDeletePat, go hard, go early.
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