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Wave Petunia Seeds - Red Velour
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Tidal Wave Spreading Petunia (Petunia x Hybrida Red Velour) - This fast growing, spreading petunia reaches heights of 16 - 22 inches; however, it spreads 30 - 60 inches providing mountains of color in big gardens or containers!MORE PETUNIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
16 - 22 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.6
DEER RESISTANT
No
AAS WINNER
2015
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
72 - 76F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil moist for best germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 24 inches
Hard-Working Filler!
Tidal wave petunias are fast-fill plants that spread profusely and can even climb over a variety of obstacles!
Excellent Garden Flower
How To Grow
Tidal wave petunias are best grown as plug crops. Sow the seeds into plug trays by pressing into the soil but not covering: light is required for germination to occur. When transplanting to the garden or landscape, space individual plants by approximately 2 feet. These prolific growers will fill the space quickly! Tidal wave petunias should be placed in an area of full sun. Keep the soil free of standing water, but still maintain an evenly moist environment. When planted in containers instead of the ground, more frequent watering is required.
- Average germ time: 7-14 days
- Soil: moist and well-drained with pH 5.6-6.6
- Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Plant Information
This is an annual flower that grows in USDA zones 3 through 8. It will reach a height of 16-22 inches, and a single plant can spread to approximately 5 feet across. It is effective at attracting pollinators.
- Environment: full sun
- Plant spacing: 12-24 inches
- Bloom season: spring through late summer
Tidal Wave Spreading Petunia (Petunia x Hybrida Red Velour) - This fast growing, spreading petunia reaches heights of 16 - 22 inches; however, it spreads 30 - 60 inches providing mountains of color in big gardens or containers! Yes, that right, it can spread up to 5 feet with wave of red blooms! Tidal wave is the biggest petunia in the Wave family. It grows and grows and grows into an awesome, flower-filled hedge! These award winning petunia plants serve as excellent "screens" for unsightly air conditioners or to adorn wooden fences. Also great for large planters, containers, or use as a ground cover plant.
Red Velour Tidal Wave petunia's spreding habit is just amazing making it the best petunia for a ground cover. Attracts bees, heat tolerant, and low maintenance.
2015 AAS Flower Winner. Fabulous and stunning color on a Wave petunia! The first Tidal Wave to win an AAS award was Silver in 2002. Now there is Velour Red with gorgeous deep red velvety blooms that don’t fade even in the heat of summer. Large flowers literally cover the vigorously spreading plants that rarely need deadheading because new blooms continuously pop up and cover the old, spent blooms. A perfect solution for the time-crunched gardener or anyone looking for petunias that are carefree. Tidal Wave petunias are the tallest of the Wave family and bloom over and over all season long and recover quickly, even after hard rains. Tidal Wave is an excellent landscape performer, covering a large area quickly and beautifully. Tidal Wave is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, you will need to deadhead your flowers to encourage more blooms.
Do petunia’s attract any pollinators?
Yes, butterflies and hummingbirds both enjoy these flowers.
What are some good ways to use in my landscape?
Beds, borders, edging, ground cover, hanging baskets or containers are all wonderful ways to use petunia’s around your garden or landscape.
My plants leaves are turning yellow, why?
Yellow leaves are a sign of low nitrogen or iron, not enough water, not enough sunlight or poor drainage. Review your growing conditions to try and determine the cause.
My flowers and leaves are looking wilted, what do I do?
Check soil moisture, it is most likely that your plant needs more water.
What are some common companion plants?
Geraniums, osteopermum, verbena and salvia all are beautiful companion plants.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.6
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
72 - 76F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil wet for best germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Wonderful Container Flower!
These Petunia flowers have many uses including: flower beds, baskets and containers of all kinds!
Petunia Grandiflora Seeds | Blue
How to Grow
Sow Petunia Grandiflora seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The flower seeds are extremely tiny, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering, and keep the soil wet for the best germination. Placing the trays or containers on top of the refrigerator is beneficial as the heat from the appliance keeps the flower seeds consistently warm.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Moisture: Keep soil wet for best germination
Flower Specifications
Five or six weeks after sowing the seeds, transplant the seedlings into 3 inch pots, and grow on in cooler temperatures with plenty of light. Harden young plants for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors after last frost date. When planting outdoors, pinch the young seedlings back to encourage branching.
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Height: 10 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Annual
Petunia (Petunia Grandiflora F1 Single Position Blue) - No flowers are more well-known and loved than Petunias. These flowers have many uses including, flower beds, baskets and containers of all kinds! They establish easily from Petunia seeds, and they perform from late spring until frost. This blue flower has 4 inch trumpet-shaped blooms that are an intense violet-blue. The flowers love sun, and in the hottest climates, they do well with some afternoon shade. They perform best in fertile, well-drained soil kept evenly moist. Petunia flower care includes: deadheading faded flowers for best display and to keep it full of color all season long and fertilizing regularly with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
How to Grow Petunias from Seed: Sow Petunia Grandiflora seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The flower seeds are extremely tiny, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering, and keep the soil wet for the best germination. Placing the trays or containers on top of the refrigerator is beneficial as the heat from the appliance keeps the flower seeds consistently warm. Five or six weeks after sowing the seeds, transplant the seedlings into 3 inch pots, and grow on in cooler temperatures with plenty of light. Harden young plants for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors after last frost date. When planting outdoors, pinch the young seedlings back to encourage branching.