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adinamiti
Bucuresti
Romania
January 22, 2009
03:13 AM Post #6035140
| Jill, I also love petunias and have lots every year in my window boxes. Thanks for such a beautiful and cheerful article!
Hugs,
Adina |
onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
07:19 AM Post #6035256
| I love petunias too! 
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onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
07:20 AM Post #6035259
| here is another 
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critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
09:36 AM Post #6035553
| Thanks! I'm glad you had fun with the article, too.
Onewish, I'm continually amazed at the range of colors that can be found. Your photos are stunning! Lately, I've been especially taken with the blooms that have darker veining in them, but -- wow -- your red and white one is a traffic stopper! |
onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
09:46 AM Post #6035578
| those were seed grown too... and they did well all summer 
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critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
09:53 AM Post #6035609
| oohhh... now I have to ask.. do you know the name of that double pink one with the darker veining (upper right)? And did it have a nice scent? |
onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
10:14 AM Post #6035682
| an awesome scent... couldn't keep my nose away from them
and sorry to say I do not have the name... must have been a last min purchase locally ... they are not in my journal
the night shots always bring out such nice colors
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JanetS
Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b)
January 22, 2009
10:16 AM Post #6035690
| I love petunias too...I grow most all of mine from seed as well. Nice article Jill! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
11:00 AM Post #6035921
| Well, maybe I'll luck out and that pink one will be part of my 'Cascade Double Mix'. :-)
Thanks, Janet! While you can certainly find a good variety at garden centers these days, growing from seed lets you choose from an even bigger variety. I don't think I actually spend any less by growing from seed, LOL, but I sure end up with a lot more plants for my $. :-) |
onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
11:09 AM Post #6035969
| I was thinking it was a proven winners... but i don't see anything like it on the webpage |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
11:19 AM Post #6036028
| Thanks for checking, onewish! |
iris28
(dana)Owensboro, KY
(Zone 6a)
January 22, 2009
02:29 PM Post #6036873
| great article .i love petunias . spring is almost here |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
02:39 PM Post #6036906
| Hi. Critter. Thanks for the article! It reminded me of what needs to be on my list this year. =) I always loved the double blooming varieties myself. No one may believe this, but my Mom, who lived in the Atlanta area and had semi mild winters, had petunias that came back each year.
She retrieved a dead basket from a neighbor's trash pile and babied it that first year and the next year the plants in that momma pot were so thick it was unbelievable. They even came back after they moved here to Tn, but I'm not sure about this last year.
Sometimes these plants surprise us. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
04:21 PM Post #6037322
| You're right, gardening is full of surprises! I'm growing doubles again this year, also. :-)
Iris, spring sure does feel closer when I have little seedlings starting to sprout under the lights... I'd better get busy. |
Pamgarden
Central, VA
(Zone 7b)
January 22, 2009
06:11 PM Post #6037750
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Great article Jan. Who can resist the spicy scent of petunias in the evening. I've been trying to get those PW callibrichoa (sp?) for years. I never get to the garden center soon enough. Pam |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
06:13 PM Post #6037756
| LOL, I know what you mean, I always wait too long for those, too! And I don't think I've ever seen seeds... if I ever do get one, I'll have to try to overwinter cuttings for the following year! |
joannabanana
Calgary, AB
(Zone 3a)
January 22, 2009
11:23 PM Post #6038850
| Great Article!!
Petunias are one of my most favorite annuals. I start hundreds from seed and put them everywhere. I'm a terrible dead-header, so the new hybrids such as Waves & Supertunias are the best for me. Here's a pic of Supertunia Vista Fuschia. This year I am trying some doubles as well. Are they more shade tolerant than other petunias. I had window boxes made for all my window this fall. Next spring they will be full of petunias. I'm also planning another new seed for me Oprea Supreme Pink Morn. I usually try a Wave mix, Wave Blue (favorite), Shockwave, Avalanche & Ramblin' What ever doesn't fit in my garden ends up in Family & Friends' gardens.
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critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 22, 2009
11:27 PM Post #6038868
| Wow! Sounds like you "do" petunias the way I do basils! I'm with you on the (not) deadheading... the new self-cleaning hybrids are wonderful!
My doubles were pretty much in full sun all day (might have had a bit of partial afternoon shade from my little crepe myrtle), so I can't comment on their shade tolerance.
I can't wait to see photos of your summer window boxes!! |
nanniepb
Cumberland Mtns, TN
(Zone 6b)
January 23, 2009
11:46 PM Post #6043410
| Joannabanana, I'd like to know where you find your seeds?
those are lovely. |
joannabanana
Calgary, AB
(Zone 3a)
January 25, 2009
02:40 AM Post #6047885
| Nanniepb,
I have bought my petunia seeds from Stokes the last few years. The picture is of Supertunia Vista Fuschia which is only available in plant form - no seeds. The Blue Wave are my favorite. I usually plant them with white Bacopa for a nice combo. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 25, 2009
09:50 AM Post #6048295
| Pretty! I saw the Bacopa in a catalog but decided I'd bought enough seeds to fill my planters (and then some) this year... next year! :-) |
JanetS
Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b)
January 25, 2009
03:25 PM Post #6049682
| Jill, I admire your restraint!! lol I am just trying to stay away from even looking at the catalogs! LOL |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 25, 2009
04:05 PM Post #6049820
| LOL
You wouldn't call it restraint if you could see my seed stash...
One of the "fillers" I'm trying this year from seed is Sanvitalia (creeping zinnia)... little yellow blooms on a low, spreading plant. |
joannabanana
Calgary, AB
(Zone 3a)
January 25, 2009
05:11 PM Post #6050068
| I love Sanvitalia. Plant it every year. I have orange, yellow and a dble on my wish list this year. 
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critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 25, 2009
07:48 PM Post #6050597
| Pretty! I like the dark leaves. I've got seeds for 'Aztec Gold' and for an unknown variety from a trade. :-) |
JanetS
Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b)
January 25, 2009
09:27 PM Post #6051050
| oh, that is so cute! I need some of those too...lol |
tufe
Newtonville, MA
January 28, 2009
10:48 PM Post #6065054
| Petunias are the best! I've loved them ever since I was a kid. I know that they're sort of out of favor, but I would never be without them. One question, though--does it seem that their fragrance is being sacrificed in the new hybrids? |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 28, 2009
10:52 PM Post #6065066
| Tufe, fragrance definitely varies. I didn't think the 'Wave' petunias had much scent, which was actually fine with me as I don't always love the smell of petunias. But I think the Cascade Doubles are new, also, and the blue one I grew last year was sweetly fragranced. |
Angel_D
Quincy, IL
(Zone 5b)
January 31, 2009
09:47 AM Post #6074162
| I love petunias! I'm generally not fond of the scent, so I'm glad you mentioned that at least one variety had a nice scent ... mmm, jellybeans!
I had no idea that petunias were out of fashion ... well, that suits me, I suppose, I've never cared much for fashion ... just looking good. Petunias certainly do that! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
January 31, 2009
09:57 AM Post #6074187
| With all the new hybrids, I think petunias might be coming back into fashion, but I still hear people say, dismissively, "oh, petunias." I think that should be "Oooh! Petunias!!" |
