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Old fashion self seeding petunias

dparkman Parkman

18 years ago

Does anyone know where I can find some old fashion self seeding petunias. I don't know if it is too late to order the seed. Someone in one of the stores said I might have to get a start from someone. Maybe this is the wrong forum to ask direction. If I am out of forum rules, please forgive me, for am so sorry!!!! (cry, cry). Anyway, my grandmother use to have them in her garden and I guess I am trying to grow some of her favorites.

Debbs

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girlgroupgirl
18 years ago
The best place to find these is in the farmers and consumers market bulletin. Selected Seeds also had some this year, and the Fragrant Path also carries them. You should easily be able to find them. They are not easy to find in stores.

GGG
yomamanem
18 years ago
I have really enjoyed my Laura Bush petunias. I got the seeds from Wildseed Farms. Getting blooms takes a while after seeds are planted in the garden. Many of my plants actually overwintered. Go to this site:

http://www.wildseedfarms.com/laura_bush_petunia_item_8882.htm
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dparkman Parkman
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks. Ordering today.
Debbie
woody_ga
18 years ago
From my searching, it seems that this is the only source for the Laura Bush variety. Could that be? From reading on the internet, it is a big hit in Texas.
girlgroupgirl
18 years ago
Y:es, that is the only place.
woody_ga
18 years ago
I have already ordered so much already this year, and I've yet to get most of it in the ground. The deck is covered with winter sown containers.

But I'm really having to fight placing an order for these. I'm trying to resist... but I don't know if I can.
scotland1
18 years ago
I was at the Hastings on Peachtree Industrial yesterday, and they have a lot of heirloom and organic seeds. I wasnÂt looking for petunias, but if youÂre in the area, it would be worth stopping by. TheyÂll also be getting in some really cool heirloom tomato plants soon.
dparkman Parkman
Original Author
18 years ago
Ok. I ordered the Laura Bush. Planted the seeds and now I have the sprouts!!!! Got 4 packages....if the bunnies don't eat them and Sam (my dog) leaves them be, I have some petunias!!! Also, talk about luck, my neighbor gave me three starts of her self-seeders.....how blessed am I!
vnginger
18 years ago
I have a wave petunia that stayed alive outside all winter. It's flowering now. I bought the pot from Lowe's last year. Are all waves hardy??? Last year was my first year growing them. I'll have to see if I saved some seeds. They are worth growing if they stay hardy....
dparkman Parkman
Original Author
18 years ago
I had one wave petunia that made it through the winter. I think the winter was just mild. My previous waves were not winter hardy.

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