What happened to my flowers??

KatAych
by KatAych
They were fine a couple days ago, then this morning this is what I find!!! Notice the exact same plant on the left is fine. Any suggestions on how to bring it back? Should I just clip everything off?
  10 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 23, 2017

    They look burnt. Cut them back ,you may get them to recover

    • KatAych KatAych on Aug 23, 2017

      Thanks, Janet! Weird - there are 8 of these plants in full sun and this is the only one like this; the others are completely fine!!! I'm wondering if maybe somebody dumped the last of their drink or something on it and this is the result...

  • Shirl Shirl on Aug 23, 2017

    Wonder about exposure to chemicals or sun?

    • KatAych KatAych on Aug 23, 2017

      There are 8 of these planted on my arbor in full sun all day, but this is the only one of them that looks like this...I just mentioned in another response that I wonder if someone poured the rest of their drink or something on this particular plant; that's definitely a possibility.

  • DesertRose DesertRose on Aug 23, 2017

    I would mulch and water well. Remove the dead, the live petunias will probably multiply and fill the tub before fall freeze

    • KatAych KatAych on Aug 23, 2017

      Thank you, Lenora - I'm going to cut it down tonight and keep my fingers crossed!

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Aug 23, 2017

    anything is possible,even a insect that decided to attack one plant

    • KatAych KatAych on Aug 23, 2017

      So true! And if I find that sucker....LOL Thank you, Janet.

  • Cricket B Wood Cricket B Wood on Aug 24, 2017

    There are animals galore where I live. Looks just like on would if it was peed upon. Racoons, possums, deer, even dogs & cats could be to blame. Takes 2-3 days to dye like that. Dig up the soil, shake out plant, put in new soil with plant & should return to normal within a week.

  • Pat Pat on Aug 24, 2017

    Looks like my pot that didn't get enough water in the hot sun but if you watered it the same as the others, that can't be the reason. I have used systemic bug killer.....granuals that you work into the soil and water thoroughly.....systemic granduals go up the roots to the plant and any chewing or sucking insect will be killed....I do this to all my house plants before bringing them inside.

  • Pat Pat on Aug 24, 2017

    Oh, you might try some miracle grow fertizer on your plant after you have cleaned it up and watered it.

  • KatAych KatAych on Aug 24, 2017

    Thanks, all! All wonderfully helpful suggestions!

  • Bernadette Staal Bernadette Staal on Aug 24, 2017

    Based on what I can see your soil is very dry and is probably repelling water because it looks compacted. You need to keep your water up but before planting I would suggest you remove and replace at least half of the soil with fresh potting mix.

    • KatAych KatAych on Aug 25, 2017

      Hi, Bernadette -- could be. I usually water them daily, but in this partiuclar instance, had skipped a day. It could have gotten sun scorched, although it is the only one out of 8 of these exact same plants! Weird...I cut it completely back - we'll see if it regrows. Thank you for the suggestion!!!

  • Bernadette Staal Bernadette Staal on Aug 25, 2017

    possibly unlikely that will grow but give it a go. I would replace all the soil and you can buy a product that stores water like a gel (just can't think what it called right now). If you water it and the water just runs off then that is an issue, you may also have a mixture that doesn't retain moisture and that is where compost etc will help but these plants usually are only seasonal. Chances are they were at end of their life.