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Can you put petunias outside in April? 

2023-03-29T14:31:17.201Z


Whether spotted or monochromatic: Petunias are classic summer plants that liven up balconies and terraces with their radiant colours. They shouldn't go outside until mid-April at the earliest.


Whether spotted or monochromatic: Petunias are classic summer plants that liven up balconies and terraces with their radiant colours.

They shouldn't go outside until mid-April at the earliest.

As soon as petunias are available for purchase, the first instinct is to plant them on the balcony or patio.

But when can the plant from the nightshade family be outside without any problems? 

Putting petunias outside in April? 

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Petunias are extremely popular balcony plants.

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Whether in beds, pots or as a hanging basket – petunias are classic summer flowers that bring cottage gardens and balconies to life with their colorful nuances.

But planting too early can be fatal for annual plants.

Therefore, note the following tips:

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  • Even when transporting the petunia bought in the hardware store or garden center home, it is important to transport it carefully and protect it from the cold.

  • It is best to cover the filigree plant with some paper.

  • Slowly acclimate petunias to their new location and harden off the plants in the shade for a few days before placing them outside on the balcony.

  • Whether petunias can go outside in April depends on their location.

    If there is still a threat of frost at night, it is better to bring the petunias back inside.

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The plants can finally go outside after the ice saints in mid-May.

Petunias love warmth and, like oleanders and geraniums, can cope well with a lot of sun, which is why they usually decorate south-facing balconies.

Rubric list image: © Yuiyuize/Imago

Source: merkur

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