Petunias come in a full spectrum of colors and shapes, making these unfussy blooms a reliable choice for summer containers. And since these blossoms are easy to cultivate and grow quickly, once their ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s easy to see why petunias are among the most popular flowers for home gardeners: They are abundant, ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

Here are 5 things to do in the garden his week: 1. Propagate petunias, marigolds, impatiens, and begonias from cuttings. Make a soil mix that is half perlite or pumice and half peat moss or coco coir.

The Mexican petunia or Ruellia simplex is a shrub boasting a profusion of Petunia-like, vibrant lavender blue flowers, two inches across, from summer to fall. Born solitary or in clusters at the tips ...

NEW MARKET, Va. -- If petunia popularity was the stuff of showbiz, then you might see headlines like these dominating all the trade papers: "Wave Draws Raves; Becoming a Flower Family Fave." Or ...

Wave series petunias - sprawling annuals with bright, showy blossoms - have been around more than a decade, and they're a roaring success with gardeners and growers. "It's one of the few plant brands ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Petunias are one of the most popular summer annuals. New hybrid petunias are a different variety and have a few benefits above others. They tend to be a bit more expensive at ...