In this blog post, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of my 2026 petunia season—from a rocky start with germination to the lush, trailing window boxes I’m dreaming of for summer. I’ll walk you through why I pivoted to Carmine Velour and Plum Pudding hybrids in February, my specific timeline for up-potting to ensure massive root systems, and my 'tough love' pruning method that keeps my displays vibrant until the first frost.