TUMBELINA PETUNIA COLLECTION
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Customer Reviews
As the season winds down I feel compelled to follow up on my review from spring. I planted these in boxes in full sun next to the front door to trail, and they began to, but the plants don’t respond to trimming like I am used to. I dead headed when they were small and trimmed to encourage bushing out Trimming did not bring on a bushier plant, the trimmed branches just stopped and some side shoots formed, and took a long time to finally flower. One I planted in a planter in afternoon shade did much better. I never trimmed it or dead headed it, it got huge and bushed out by itself but only bloomed for a short time and then didn’t bloom again. I had drip watering for all plants and fertilizer every two weeks in the summer before giving up on them. For my purposes I would not buy again.
I'm very happy with this variety of petunia. I dislike the commercial versions, whose success is defined by a huge lump of blooms. Yes, that works in a lot of places, but I prefer the grace and foliage along with the flowers. Tumbelina doesn't disappoint. It grows rapidly, stays healthy (so far), and has numerous trailing branches with pretty and fragrant blooms.
My Tumbelinas did great while weather still cool, but as usual petunia buds and flowers
get eaten by bugs in the heat, I cut them back and they look good. I hope for more blooms in fall.
The plants arrived in good shape and a nice size. 'Belinda' and 'Margarita' have put out some beautiful blooms! 'Vanessa', however, has not put out any blooms and just keeps growing more foliage despite being planted in the same conditions as the other two. I am a little disappointed as 'Vanessa' is the one I was most excited for. I am hoping maybe I will get a spectacular late-season showing from them?
The color and beauty of a flower garden can lift the spirit and renew the soul, and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers will bring sunshine into your home. Over the years we have conducted extensive flower trials, concentrating on varieties that are easy to grow-many from direct-sowing- have superior color and fragrance, and make a good cut flower. Take a bit of time, relax and enjoy a cup of steaming hot chocolate, and look over our selections. We think you'll find just what you're looking for.
Germination Codes
Given at the end of each description to give you specific information.
(1) Germination occurs between 70-85°F and within 6-15 days. Sow indoors and cover lightly.
(2) Needs a period of pre-chilling. Mix seeds with moistened peat moss and place in plastic bag. Seal and place bag in an area where the temperature is around 60°F for 2-3 days. Then place in the refrigerator for 30-90 days. After pre-chilling, place seed on sterile seedling mix and cover lightly. Germination may take up to 30 days.
(3) Needs darkness to germinate. Remove cover as soon as germination occurs.
(4) Direct sow in the garden as soon as the soil warms to at least 55°F.
(5) Germination may be slow and erratic. A fluctuating temperature of 75°F during the day and 50°F at night may help.
(6) Needs at least 12 hours of light per day to germinate. Press into the medium but do not cover. Keep moist.
Note: For those varieties that indicate a (1) or (6), a very light covering of vermiculite will allow adequate light to the seed and keep it uniformly moist.
Culture
• As a general rule, flowers can be sown when soil has warmed to at least 55°F
• Apply 1-2 cups of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live
Direct Sowing
• Seeds should be buried 2 times their narrowest dimension and covered with finely raked soil or vermiculite unless otherwise noted
• Some varieties can take over a month to germinate so mark your rows, keep them moist, and for larger seeds like sunflowers, use bird netting
Transplanting
• Sow 5-6 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date
• If seeds need darkness, cover with 2 sheets of newspaper or plastic, remove upon the first signs of germination
• We recommend feeding your seedlings Age Old Grow, diluted to 1/4 strength
Insects & Disease
• Early watering and good weed control will generally alleviate most problems
• Pyrethrin will control most insects
Harvest & Storage
• For fresh-cut flowers: Harvest in the morning when flowers are their freshest and petals are just opening
• Cut with a clean knife that has been dipped in a solution of 10% household bleach
• A few drops of bleach in the vase will prolong their beauty
