Petunia: snip once and it turns into a big flower ball in autumn

Petunias are very beautiful when in bloom. With just a little care, they can grow into a flower ball. So how should we normally prune and pinch back petunias so they bloom into a flower ball?

Today let's talk about pruning petunias. These petunias were bought online. At the time, this one had already been pinched at the top, and the overall effect is not bad, but it has not been pruned yet, and the leaves are a bit yellow. Today is a good chance to use it to explain how to prune.

To prune petunias, we can cut the branches back. If the branches grow too long, the shape is not attractive and they tend to fall over. When pruning, leave two to three leaves at the bottom, that is enough. Do not leave them too long. Keep one main stem, and it will still send out many side shoots.

When it blooms, it will be like a bursting pot, very beautiful. These branches can be cut off right here. Keep two pairs of leaves at the bottom and cut off all the ones above.

After cutting, we need to fertilize it. For summer fertilizing, give it a fertilizer mainly based on nitrogen. In autumn, give it some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can promote flowering.

This one that is blooming, we will not prune it. A petunia that has just been pruned looks very unattractive, but as it grows side shoots and blooms, it will become very beautiful.