How long can petunias live indoors?

To tackle the first part of the question, petunias can live for 2 or 3 years but generally behave as annuals because they can’t survive the freezing temperatures of the winter. More on that below.

How long will annuals live indoors?

“true” annuals that die at the end of year one after producing new seed. Species such as begonias, coleus, fuchsia, Persian shield and most houseplants will overwinter if you keep them above freezing. A few start to suffer when temperatures drop below 40. So get them inside in the next couple of weeks.

Can potted petunias survive indoors?

Although petunias are usually grown outdoors in window boxes, containers or flower beds, growing petunias indoors produces healthy plants if you put them near a sunny window and give them regular care.

Will petunias grow back next year?

Petunias are perennial, although most bedding types are grown as annuals from seed each year. The trailing varieties, such as Surfinias, are perennial and are grown from cuttings or new plants.

Can petunias come back every year?

They do well in contained areas such as window boxes or hanging baskets and do not require a large space in which to grow or spread. Multiflora petunias are smaller and denser. They have strong stems that can withstand wind and heavy rain better than grandiflora petunias.

How long does a petunia flower last?

between 2 and 3 years
How Long Do Petunias Last? As an answer to your question, petunias can last between 2 and 3 years in warmer climates. However, the fact is that in the real sense, petunias are annuals in cold climates. As such, they might be unable to survive the cold temperature that comes with winter.

Will annuals survive if you bring them inside?

Annuals can be grown indoors throughout the year, but they’re commonly brought inside to protect them from a killing frost. Overwintering annuals indoors also provides a cost benefit since you don’t need to buy new plants or seeds each spring.

What flowers can be overwintered?

Here are 12 annuals I have successfully overwintered in the past.

• Lantana.
• Coleus.
• Fuchsias.
• New Guinea impatiens.
• Begonias.
• Chenille plant.
• Mandevilla.
• Oxalis.

Do petunias flower all year?

Petunias need as much sun as the sky can provide. This is contrary to their being in the taxonomical family Solanaceae, or nightshade. Petunias will bloom all year long with regular fertilisation and carefully maintained water levels. There are 35 known petunia species, with more than 400 different cultivars.