Re: petunias

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: : I purchased beautiful petunias which, although they were watered every day, appeared to be drying up and ultimately died, one by one.  I spoke to a local plant man who advised me not to water them in the evening but rather, to water them early in the morning.  I complied with his advice, however, they all continued to die.  Please advise me as to the best time to water petunias.  Also, should I be pinching off each flower as it completes its blooming stage to make room for new flowers.  Thanks for your help.

: You have to cut the stem behind the flower so a seed pod does not form.  The purpose of the flower is to be pollinated and to make a seed. Once the seeds are grown the plant dies. If you keep cutting off the dead flowers it will keep making new ones to make sure there are seeds.  I water mine either in the morning or in the evening.



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