Blue Wave Petunia
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, low-maintenance cascading floral displays.
Discover the stunning Blue Wave Petunia, an award-winning variety from 2003 and a proud member of the popular Wave series. This annual flower boasts a captivating purplish-blue hue with uniquely velvety petals. Its mounding and spreading habit creates a beautiful cascade, reaching 8-10 inches in height and spreading up to 36 inches wide. Ideal for flower beds, containers, and hanging baskets, it offers a long blooming season with consistent care, bringing vibrant color to your garden from spring through fall.
$4.85
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1766
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Seed Count
10
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking rapid, lush coverage for large beds
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous blooms without constant deadheading
- Designers looking for sophisticated, deep blue floral accents
Who should skip it
- Container gardeners with limited space for vigorous spreaders
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer pest-resistant plant varieties
- Gardeners unable to commit to a daily watering schedule
Performance breakdown
Germination reliability
Pelleted seeds ensure consistent handling and successful sprout rates for gardeners.
Bloom duration
Provides a reliable splash of color from early spring until frost.
Growth versatility
Spreading habit excels in hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders alike.
Visual impact
Velvety petals deliver a rich, saturated hue that commands immediate attention.
Time to maturity
Requires patience as the ninety-day window is longer than many annuals.
Maintenance ease
Consistent care is necessary to maintain the plant's signature mounding habit.
Key Specs
Seed Count
10
Botanical Name
Petunia hybrida
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
8-10 inches
Plant Spread
36 inches
Seed Planting Depth
Sow on surface and press into soil
Optimal Germination Temperature
70-80ºF
Days to Flower from Seed
90-100 days
Features
- Award-winning All-America Selection
- Velvety purplish-blue petals
- Mounding and spreading growth habit
- Long blooming season
- Pelleted seeds for easy handling
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Part of the popular Wave series
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Blue Wave Petunia seeds. The germination rate is remarkably high, leading to robust, healthy plants quickly. Gardeners appreciate the ease of use, noting that even novice planters achieve stunning results. The resulting blooms are described as intensely vibrant and long lasting, delivering significant visual impact throughout the season. This product is a reliable choice for dependable garden color.
Know before you buy
Each packet contains 10 pelleted seeds, which are specially coated to make them easier to handle and plant.
Because these seeds are very small, you should sow them directly on the surface of the soil and press them down gently. Do not bury them, as they require light to germinate effectively.
These petunias have a vigorous spreading habit, reaching up to 36 inches in width. Plan to give each plant plenty of room to spread out in your garden beds or containers.
You can expect to see blooms approximately 90 to 100 days after planting. Once they begin, they will provide consistent color throughout the season until fall.
For the best results, maintain a soil temperature between 70 and 80ºF. Providing this consistent warmth is key to getting your seeds started successfully.
Yes, their mounding and spreading habit makes them an excellent choice for hanging baskets. They will create a beautiful, cascading effect as they grow.
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