Return to the Gardening in Canada Forum | Post a Follow-Up

 o
are petunias hardy

Posted by clairdo2 ontario canada (My Page) on
Sat, May 19, 07 at 18:06

It's going down to zero tonight. will my petunias freeze ?


Follow-Up Postings:

 o
RE: are petunias hardy

If you can cover them with a horticultural fleece, cardboard, or bubble wrap they'll probably be fine.

Don't know what your lead-up-to weather has been like: prolonged rain could make them vulnerable.

Generally, though, the older varieties (the singles not the big frillies) are pretty tough. I have some self-sown plain and single petunias that are coming up for their third winter in the ground. They're not 'pretty' plants any more but they are still flowering reliably - and coming through our 'gentle' frosts (down to -5C) with only 'if I remember' shelter.


 o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!


Return to the Gardening in Canada Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.