With the onset of the middle of summer, Petunia reaches a peak of growth. One bush is able to grow to a meter in diameter. But along with splendor, a problem in the form of stretched shoots, prophashin in the center of the bush and weakening of flowering also come. How to preserve the beauty of Petunia until the fall was told by the Klumba-plus channel on DZEN.RU (16+).
Whether pruning is needed
For potted and kashpo-flip, a haircut is necessary. Limited space requires a compact form. In the flower beds, pruning is carried out at will if the bushes lose their decorativeness.
Cascading and bush varieties are especially needed. Their stems quickly stretch, bloom only at the ends, and the middle is empty. Mini-Petunia, forming a dense carpet, usually retain the shape of themselves.
How to cut it right
Shoots can be shortened to 10-15 cm if the plant has grown strongly. With moderate cutting, cut to the middle of the branches, then the restoration will pass faster. All wilted flowers and boxes are cut off so that Petunia does not spend strength on seeds.
It is important to inspect the lower part of the bush. Molds, powdery mildew, spots often appear in raw air. If the signs of the disease are noticed, after pruning the bush is treated with fungicide. 1% Bordeaux mixture, “oxich”, “skorus” or “topaz” is suitable.
Top dressing after trimming
After the haircut of Petunia, they especially need nutrition. First, they give nitrogen top dressing, for example, urea. It is necessary to add 2 tablespoons to a bucket of water.
After 5-7 days, phosphorus-potassium fertilizer is required to stimulate the formation of buds. Potassium monophosphate, potassium sulfate or ammophos is suitable. The ash should not be used. It snaps up the soil, which causes chlorosis in petunias.
A week after trimming, new shoots appear, and then fresh buds. This means that the second wave of flowering begins.
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