Petunias are a tasty treat to rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks which devour the petals fast. Caterpillars will eat holes in the leaves, whilst the budworm will burrow into buds causing emerging petals to have holes. Voles feed on the roots of petunias resulting in early wilt and eventual death.

How do I keep squirrels from eating my petunias?

Spice them out with cayenne pepper! Sprinkle cayenne pepper on your soil and even on your plants to keep the squirrels away. One lick of their paws and your flowers are safe.

What kind of flowers do squirrels hate?

Bulbs that squirrels (and other rodents) do not like, such as daffodils, fritillaria, snowdrops (Galanthus), grape hyacinths (Muscari), and ornamental alliums. These flowers are also disliked by rabbits and deer because of their unpalatable taste and fragrant odor.