White Flower Farm
Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, weather-resistant seasonal color.
The floriferous Petunia Tidal Wave® Red Velour produces profuse, dark velvety red blooms that offer bold color over a long season, from June through October. These flowers are noted for withstanding inclement weather and requiring no deadheading, making them fuss-free. They are excellent bedding plants, ground covers, or additions to containers and hanging baskets. As tender perennials in warmer climates (Zones 10-11), they are typically grown as annuals elsewhere, providing nonstop color until the first hard frost. This variety spreads beautifully, creating a vibrant display.
$11.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 2989
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
SKU
77389
/ S
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting continuous blooms without the chore of deadheading
- Landscapers needing fast, full coverage for large garden beds
- Designers seeking vibrant, sun-resistant focal points for summer displays
Who should skip it
- Container gardeners with limited space for aggressive, spreading plants
- Casual growers looking for low-input, hands-off plant maintenance
- Vacationers unable to provide consistent daily watering during peak heat
Performance breakdown
Maintenance ease
No deadheading required makes this a truly low-effort garden addition.
Weather resilience
Sturdy blooms hold their own against unpredictable wind and rain.
Bloom duration
Consistent color production from early summer through the first hard frost.
Growth habit
Spreading nature creates a lush, dense carpet of vibrant red.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to hanging baskets, containers, or direct ground planting.
Visual impact
Deep velvety tones provide a high-contrast focal point for landscapes.
Key Specs
SKU
S77389
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Mature Height
16-22 inches
Spacing
12-24 inches
Blooms In
June-October
Exposure
Sun to part shade
Features
- Profuse, dark velvety red blooms
- Withstands inclement weather
- No deadheading required
- Long blooming season from June through October
- Spreading habit ideal for ground cover or containers
- Outstanding visual appeal noted by reviewers
What customers say
The quality and reliability of the Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour consistently impress gardeners. Consumers report the plants arrive robust and quickly establish themselves, delivering a stunning, deep red color that holds up beautifully throughout the season. This vigorous growth habit makes them a reliable choice for impressive container displays or ground coverage. While acknowledging the premium price, customers feel the superior performance and vibrant color justify the investment, confirming excellent value for a high end garden product.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading. It will continue to produce new blooms throughout the season without manual intervention.
Because of their vigorous spreading habit, you should space these plants 12 to 24 inches apart. Closer spacing will create a denser carpet more quickly, while wider spacing allows each plant more room to reach its full mature width.
Yes, their spreading habit makes them an excellent choice for containers and hanging baskets. They will spill over the edges, creating a lush, vibrant display of red blooms.
These petunias are tender perennials hardy only in Zones 10-11. In most climates, they are grown as annuals and will die back after the first hard frost.
These plants perform best in locations that receive sun to part shade. For the most profuse blooming, aim for a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
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