McKinstry Farms • Tips from Farmer Will
Plant Type: Annual
Season: Spring to frost
Full sun brings out the most blooms.
Water deeply when the top inch is dry. More frequent in containers.
"Cut them back midseason — they’ll bounce back fuller than ever!"
Prefers 65–80°F
Well-drained potting mix.
Feed weekly with a bloom-boosting fertilizer.
Deadhead regularly
Trailing types are perfect for baskets
Sticky stems & wilting: Could be aphids or caterpillars
Leggy growth: Trim back and feed