Petunia Double Wave Blue Velvet
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long container color.
Experience the captivating beauty of the Double Wave Blue Velvet Petunia, a highly sought-after annual that brings continuous color to your garden. This variety boasts velvety, true blue double blooms that flourish from mid-spring until the first frost. Its vigorous, spreading habit makes it perfect for cascading out of containers, baskets, and along garden borders, reaching up to 2 feet wide. Enjoy its self-cleaning blooms, which eliminate the need for deadheading, and its impressive resilience to heat and humidity. This petunia thrives in full sun, requiring consistent moisture and well-drained soil for optimal performance.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Virtual SKU
877566
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Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous color without constant deadheading
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, elegant container displays
- Landscapers needing rapid ground cover for large spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer hands-off plant care
- Gardeners looking for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
- Residents in regions with frequent heavy rain or humidity
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from mid-spring through the first frost is exceptional.
Maintenance Effort
Self-cleaning blooms remove the tedious chore of manual deadheading.
Environmental Resilience
Robust tolerance for high heat and humidity ensures reliable summer performance.
Visual Impact
Rare true blue double petals create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden display.
Growth Versatility
Vigorous spreading habit adapts perfectly to containers, baskets, or garden beds.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliable nectar source that effectively draws butterflies into your outdoor space.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
87756-PK-6
Cultivar Name
'Kirimaji Double Blue Velvet'
Genus
Petunia
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Features
- Features striking double-flowered blooms in a rare true blue.
- Blooms continuously from mid-spring until late fall frost.
- Self-cleaning flowers eliminate deadheading.
- Excellent heat and humidity tolerance.
- Ideal spreading habit for containers and baskets.
- Attracts butterflies to your garden.
- Easy-care annual plant for effortless beauty.
- Vigorous growth habit up to 2 feet wide.
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and striking design of the Double Wave Blue Velvet petunia. Reviewers frequently note the plant's remarkable vigor, praising its ability to quickly establish lush, trailing baskets and containers. The deep, true blue color is a major highlight, often exceeding expectations for richness and velvety texture, making it a standout feature in garden displays. While some mention the premium price point, the reliable performance and stunning aesthetic appeal overwhelmingly justify the investment, confirming its status as a high value, high impact annual.
Know before you buy
No, you do not need to deadhead this variety. The Double Wave Blue Velvet is self-cleaning, meaning it naturally sheds its spent blooms to keep the plant looking tidy throughout the season.
While the plant stays relatively low at about 8 inches tall, it has a vigorous spreading habit that reaches up to 2 feet wide. Ensure you provide enough room in your containers or garden beds to accommodate this width.
Yes, this variety is specifically noted for its excellent heat and humidity tolerance. It is designed to maintain its vigor and continue blooming even during the peak of summer.
For the best performance, plant it in a location that receives full sun. It prefers normal, well-drained loamy soil and requires consistent moisture to support its continuous blooming cycle.
Absolutely. Its spreading, cascading habit makes it an ideal choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers where it can spill over the edges.
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