How to prune petunia axillaris

Pinch tips at planting; deadhead throughout the season; trim lightly mid-season if needed. Pinch out stem tips to the first set of leaves when planting out to encourage branching. During the season, remove spent flowers by pinching or snipping just below the bloom. Trim leggy stems back by a quarter if needed.

Pinch once at establishment; deadhead regularly; light mid-season trim as needed. Petunia axillaris is a white-flowered species petunia, typically grown as an annual. Pinch young plants to encourage bushiness. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to prevent seed set and extend flowering. A light trim mid-season helps if stems become lanky, but this species tends to stay relatively compact compared to hybrid petunias.

Pinch out stem tips to the first set of leaves when planting out to encourage branching. During the season, remove spent flowers by pinching or snipping just below the bloom. Trim leggy stems back by a quarter if needed.