Where do you plant petunia tidal waves?

Plant climbing petunias in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds, in any light, well drained soil. Pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage branching and form a bushier plant which will produce more flowers later on. Feed and water petunia plants regularly, particularly during hot, dry periods.

What is tidal wave petunia?

Incredibly vigorous, Petunia ‘Tidal Wave Cherry’ is a mounding or spreading annual or perennial plant boasting masses of bright cherry flowers, 2 in. apart (30 cm), Tidal Wave petunias form a dense, mounded hedge up to 16-22 in. tall (40-55 cm). Grown in a restricted space with support, they grow an extra 2 to 3 ft.

How do you care for a tidal wave petunia?

Plant them in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Feed them with an all-purpose fertilizer when you first plant them, and every two weeks after that until the middle of summer.

Are there red Wave petunias?

An exciting deep, bright red trailing petunia. These extremely vigorous plants resist heat, cold, drought and rain, creating gorgeous waves of color, summer to fall.

What is the best fertilizer for Wave petunias?

How to care for petunias

• When planting in the garden, work a balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8, 10-10-10, or 12-12-12 into soil at a rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet.
• When planting window boxes or other containers, incorporate timed-release fertilizer into the soil.

What is the difference between Wave petunias and trailing petunias?

Wave petunias have a unique trailing growth habit and are highly prolific in their blooming. A regular petunia has an upright or bush growth habit. It may spread slightly, but will not drape down as dramatically as a Wave petunia.

Can petunias get too much sun?

Petunias prefer full sun and will produce the most flowers if they get it. They can survive in partial sun as long as they get five to six hours of direct light every day. If your petunias are in the shade, that might be your problem.

What Are Easy Wave petunias?

Easy Wave is THE high-performance petunia, producing masses of bright color for containers and landscapes. With a spread of up to 36 inches, Easy Wave can quickly cover a large area in the garden or graciously cascade from baskets and containers.

How many Tidal Wave petunias are in a hanging basket?

We recommend 3 Wave plants in a 10-12 inch (25-30cm) container. Increase your plants as your container size goes up. Too many plants in a small container will have your Wave Petunias or Cool Wave Pansies fighting for the nutrients they need to spread and cascade over the sides.

What is the best petunia?

Best petunias to grow

• Yellow marked, purple-black blooms of petunia ‘Phantom’
• Hot-pink blooms of petunia ‘Rose Vein Velvet’
• Aubergine-coloured, satin blooms of petunia ‘Black Satin’
• Vivid red blooms of petunia ‘Bingo Red’
• A purple-veined, mauve flower of petunia ‘Priscilla’

How tall does a spreading petunia plant get?

Tidal Wave ® Red Velour Spreading Petunia. Scientific Name : Petunia x hybrida Common Name : Spreading Petunia Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer Plant Habit : Spreading, Upright Spacing : 12 – 24″ (30 – 61cm) Height : 16 – 22″ (41 – 56cm) Width : 30 – 60″ (76 – 152cm)

Which is the best Petunia in ride the wave?

The biggest petunia series in the Ride The Wave family, Tidal Wave grows and grows and grows into an awesome, flower-filled hedge! These award-winning plants serve as excellent “screens” for unsightly air conditioners or to adorn wooden fences. They also work well in large planters.

How big does a tidal wave Petunia plant get?

Largest and most vigorous of the Wave petunia family, Tidal Wave plants provide super-size colour in big spaces, and are suitable for large city baskets and plantings. Excellent landscape performer with terrific recovery from rain. Unlike other petunias, Tidal Waves stay together. Recommended in Wave branded packaging: 8-in./20-cm pots.

Which is the largest Petunia in the family?

Largest and most vigorous of the Wave petunia family, Tidal Wave plants provide super-size colour in big spaces, and are suitable for large city baskets and plantings. Excellent landscape performer with terrific recovery from rain. Unlike other petunias, Tidal Waves stay together.