Grow Your Own Support

Direct sowing flowers means planting the seeds in the ground, or container, rather than starting them in a controlled indoor environment to transplant later. Some seeds take very well to this, while others struggle and are best started indoors.  You can use soil blocks, peat pellets, or any gardening pots with drainage. Never grow plants in pots without drainage. Place them in bright places and watch the seedlings sprout. 

 Mexican Petunias (purple, pink & white) are quite easy to grow, they just need a minute to get established. Upon receiving your plants, remove them from the Ziploc bag right away. Place them in a cup of water, covering only the roots and ensuring the leaves remain dry and out of the water. After your last frost date, place the cuttings in the ground. Dig a hole a few inches deep in a sunny location, and back fill with soil. Press the soil down lightly to ensure good contact and plant support. A partially shady location will be suitable, but the more sun the plant gets, the more flowers you will see!  Water the plants well, especially the first few days, continuing to water until you see new growth. New growth will occur not only in plant height and leaves, but additional stems will emerge.As the plants get established, they will need less and less attention. Water during droughts and in extreme temperatures, or if they begin to wilt. No fertilizer is needed. They are tolerant of flood, drought, and many soil types.The plants die off in cooler months, and they can be cut to the ground to remove the unsightly remains. They will come back in the spring in warmer zones (Zone 8 and below) with additional, stronger stems. 

 Mexican Petunias (purple, pink & white) are quite easy to grow, they just need a minute to get established. Upon receiving your plants, remove them from the Ziploc bag right away. Place them in a cup of water, covering only the roots and ensuring the leaves remain dry and out of the water. After your last frost date, place the cuttings in the ground. Dig a hole a few inches deep in a sunny location, and back fill with soil. Press the soil down lightly to ensure good contact and plant support. A partially shady location will be suitable, but the more sun the plant gets, the more flowers you will see!  Water the plants well, especially the first few days, continuing to water until you see new growth. New growth will occur not only in plant height and leaves, but additional stems will emerge.As the plants get established, they will need less and less attention. Water during droughts and in extreme temperatures, or if they begin to wilt. No fertilizer is needed. They are tolerant of flood, drought, and many soil types.The plants die off in cooler months, and they can be cut to the ground to remove the unsightly remains. They will come back in the spring in warmer zones (Zone 8 and below) with additional, stronger stems. 

 Mexican Petunias (purple, pink & white) are quite easy to grow, they just need a minute to get established. Upon receiving your plants, remove them from the Ziploc bag right away. Place them in a cup of water, covering only the roots and ensuring the leaves remain dry and out of the water. After your last frost date, place the cuttings in the ground. Dig a hole a few inches deep in a sunny location, and back fill with soil. Press the soil down lightly to ensure good contact and plant support. A partially shady location will be suitable, but the more sun the plant gets, the more flowers you will see!  Water the plants well, especially the first few days, continuing to water until you see new growth. New growth will occur not only in plant height and leaves, but additional stems will emerge.As the plants get established, they will need less and less attention. Water during droughts and in extreme temperatures, or if they begin to wilt. No fertilizer is needed. They are tolerant of flood, drought, and many soil types.The plants die off in cooler months, and they can be cut to the ground to remove the unsightly remains. They will come back in the spring in warmer zones (Zone 8 and below) with additional, stronger stems.