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Important Things to Know Before Growing Trailing Petunia

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Trailing Petunia is a long-growing flower and it can spread as wide as 3 to 4 feet. Petunia trailing is one of the best flowers you can plant in your garden because of its beautiful colors and how they spread around the ground or flower bed. You can plant your Petunia trailing hanging baskets for aesthetics or they can be used as decoratives for window boxes as well.    Trailing Petunia is different from the other compact varieties of Petunia because it spreads farther. While other varieties of Petunia can grow only as long as one foot, Petunia trailing spreads and offers better coverage.   When trailing Petunia is sown in an open area with lots of space, then it can spread up to several feet. Trailing Petunia can grow wide across the garden or flower bed.    Trailing Petunias are perennial and grow every year. Trailing Petunia can be grown from Petunia seeds or you can propagate them as well. Now, that you already know about Petunia flowers, let’s learn more about them. 

How Can You Grow and Care for Osteospermum Flowers?

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When it comes to planting flowers in your garden or balcony, you cannot miss gorgeous Osteospermum. Osteospermum flowers have a wide range of varieties in their shapes and colors. The native place of Osteospermum is said to be around the Arabian Peninsula, southern Africa, and eastern Africa. Osteospermum flowers are also referred to as African daisies.    The ideal time for Osteospermum bloom is around the summer and these plants definitely love light. You can grow Osteospermum in sunny or lightly shaded surroundings. When growing Osteospermum flowers, you must make sure that you water them regularly and separate the dead parts on a regular basis. To keep them healthy, you can use liquid fertilizer in an adequate amount and use it every two weeks. The best soil condition for growing Osteospermum seeds is crushed rock mixed with organic components as it offers proper drainage. The best time to plant Osteospermum seeds is around the spring season as the frost ends.    Osteosper