PHILLIP M95018 Easy Wave Petunias Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PHILLIP

Table of Contents

PHILLIP M95018 Easy Wave Petunias
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Tips for Success
Quick Reference
Planting Steps
Plant Caretaking
Documents / Resources

PHILLIP M95018 Easy Wave Petunias

Specifications

Plant Type: Annual
Light/Sun: Full to Partial Sun
Mature Height: 6-12 inches
Mature Spread: 25-32 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11

Product Usage Instructions

Planting Steps

Remove plants from their box and remove packing materials.
Check if the plant needs water.
Allow the plants to acclimate for 1-2 days in a sunny spot.
Trim off any damaged leaves.
Transplant into the garden or containers when evening temperatures are above 40F.

Plant Caretaking

Upon Arrival: Remove plants from the box, water them, and place them in a sunny area for 1-2 days before replanting.
Planting Depth & Spacing: Ensure the plant fits into the hole with the soil line flush. Space plants 18 inches apart in the garden.
Potted Plants: Use containers with drainage holes. Place one plant in a 12-18-inch container or multiple plants in a larger pot.

FAQ

Q: How often should I water the plants?

A: Water your plants immediately after taking them out of the box. Ensure the soil is damp and water trickles out of the pot. Monitor soil moisture and water as needed, typically once or twice a week depending on environmental conditions.

Q: When is the best time to replant the plants?

A: Allow the plants to acclimate for 1-2 days in a warm sunny spot before replanting. Transplant into the garden or containers when evening temperatures are consistently above 40F for optimal growth.

Q: How do I know if my plant needs water?

A: Check the weight of the plant or touch the soil. If the plant feels light or if the soil is dry, it’s time to give your plants a good watering.

Tips for Success

Water: Water your plants immediately after taking them out of the box. Give them enough water so that the soil appears damp and water trickles out the bottom of the pot.
Plants look Dry or Foliage appears Lackluster: Sometimes plants may appear dried out and wilted after the voyage. Do not despair. When this happens the foliage may look lacklustre but the rootstock is still perfectly healthy and alive. To plump your plants back up, water them wait 5 minutes and then water them again. This will generally rehydrate them. Keep these plants well-watered until you can re-plant them into larger containers or in the garden within the next week. If plants arrive dry, it is often because the roots have outgrown the small shipping pots and need more room to grow; roots tend to dry out quickly in small containers. Your plants are very much alive and when you transplant them into larger pots or the earth, they will start growing quickly! So, re-plant them as soon as possible. Remove any yellow or brown foliage. If a lot of the plant’s foliage has yellowed, you may cut the foliage back to just above the soil line. This will give your plant a chance to restart, and it encourages bushier, thicker growth.
Time to Plant! Your plants are now ready to be replanted. Follow the planting guide inside for detailed instructions on how to most effectively plant your new plants.
Extra Easy Wave® Sweet Taffy Petunias: You’ll be in awe with the amount of flowers these new Easy Wave Petunias produce. Creating waves of colour wherever you plant them, they’ll be the first Petunias to fill out and bloom. Three complementary colours have been chosen. All three spread wonderfully in the garden wherever they’re growing. Together they create a rich colorful display. Sky Blue is the perfect lavender blue. Yellow is a soft buttery yellow. Pink Cosmo is a rich rosy pink.
Position Guide: A/B Sky Blue, B/C Yellow, E/F Rose Morn

Quick Reference

Planting Steps

Step 1 Remove plants from their box and take off other packing materials. Open your box outside or somewhere you don’t mind getting messy, as some of the soil may have been shaken loose in transit.
Step 2 Check if your plant is thirsty. They probably need a nice drink of water after their voyage. If the plant feels light or the soil is dry to the touch, give your plants a watering.
Step 3 Allow your plants time to adjust to their new home before re-planting by placing them in a warm sunny spot for 1-2 days. Then they will be ready for re-planting with renewed vigor.
Step 4 Pull away or cut off any yellow or brown leaves, or any old flowers – this is normal.
Step 5 Transplant into the garden or containers as soon as evening temperatures stay above 40F. Dig holes the width of the root ball and deep enough so that the original top of the soil is flush with the new soil line. Water the new location before and after planting your plant. This will help the young roots stay hydrated. Once you’ve placed your plant in the hole, fill in the rest of the hole with extra soil or potting mix, ensuring the entire root system is covered with soil.

Plant Caretaking

Upon Arrival: Please take plants out of the box immediately and remove any shipping materials from around the plants. Give them some water and place them in a warm sunny area for 1-2 days before replanting.
Planting Depth & Spacing: Dig a deep enough hole so that the entire plant easily fits into the hole and the top of the soil line of your plant is flush with the top of the soil in the hole you have dug.
The soil line of your plant mustn’t protrude above the soil line in the ground or container. Space plants 18” apart in the garden.
Potted Plants: Make sure your container has holes to allow excess water to drain. Place one plant in a 12-18” container, or you may place multiple together in a larger container.
Soil Preparation: If your soil is clayish, amend it with a standard potting mix to improve drainage. Plants prefer bagged potting mixes that drain well. Most garden centres carry various brand names with perlite, vermiculite, soil, and sand.
Watering: To determine if your plant needs water, put your finger in the top of the soil and if the top inch is dry, it is time to water. It is important to make sure young plants do not experience long periods of dryness. However, they also do not like soggy conditions. Plants in containers will require water more often.
Fertilizer : Use PWD Slow Release Fertilizer upon planting.
Pet Considerations: Ensure your pets do not consume plants.
Winter Dormancy: These are annuals and cannot take a freeze. After the first frost, dig up plants from the garden or containers and discard them. In warm winter areas, the plants may continue flowering through the winter.
Deadheading: Ensure you remove old flowers to allow for new ones to take their place. Simply use your fingers to pinch away old flowers about 1/2 inch below the flower.

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If your bulbs, cuttings, etc. do not sprout, or your plant dies within 90 days from the date of shipment, we will send you a replacement free of charge.
We cannot accept responsibility for losses due to extreme weather or neglect. Simply call us at the above toll-free number or fill out the plant replacement form on our website at RobertasUniqueGardens.com.
Roberta’s will replace it with a similar or comparable plant at no charge. If your replacement is not available or it is too late in the season to ship, it will ship the following year.

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