Petunia Easy Wave Velour Burgundy F1 Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting lush, velvety blooms in hanging containers.
Discover the Petunia Easy Wave Velour Burgundy F1 Seed, a stunning addition to the beloved Easy Wave series. This hybrid annual flower offers a unique velvety texture and a deep, rich cabernet color with a dark throat, perfect for adding a luxurious touch to your garden. It features a more mounded habit than traditional Waves, blooming earlier with a controlled spread. Ideal for containers and hanging baskets, it maintains its lush appearance throughout the season, thriving in full sun with moderate watering.
$13.42
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+26%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing fast-growing coverage for baskets and containers
- Designers seeking sophisticated, high-impact floral color
- Growers wanting reliable, heat-tolerant plants that bloom all summer
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners looking for inexpensive seed options
- Beginners intimidated by delicate, light-dependent seed starting
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring drought-tolerant, hands-off plants
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep cabernet tones and velvety texture create a high-end garden aesthetic.
Container Versatility
Mounded habit makes it a perfect candidate for hanging baskets.
Growth Consistency
Hybrid breeding ensures reliable, uniform performance throughout the entire season.
Germination Ease
Requires precise light and temperature management for optimal seedling success.
Bloom Timing
Early flowering cycle provides a head start on your spring display.
Maintenance Requirements
Moderate watering needs make this a manageable choice for busy gardeners.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
7-12 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
60-65°F
Plant Spread
30-39 inches
Plant Height
6-12 inches
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Features
- Velvety texture and rich color
- More mounded habit than classic Waves
- Blooms earlier with less spread
- Maintains crown throughout season
- Ideal for containers and baskets
- Deep cabernet flowers with dark throat
- Part of the popular Easy Wave series
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Petunia Easy Wave Velour Burgundy F1 Seed, focusing primarily on its exceptional color and reliable performance. The 'Velour Burgundy' hue is consistently praised as deep, rich, and true to the advertised photo, offering a sophisticated look in any setting. Gardeners value the series' inherent vigor and excellent germination rates, which result in robust seedlings that establish quickly. These plants readily display the signature spreading habit, making them ideal for containers and baskets. While the initial cost is higher for F1 hybrid seeds, buyers feel the superior performance, guaranteed color payoff, and season long blooming fully justify the premium investment for dramatic garden results.
Know before you buy
Unlike traditional trailing Wave petunias, the Easy Wave Velour Burgundy features a more mounded growth habit. It blooms earlier in the season and offers a controlled, compact spread while maintaining a unique, velvety petal texture.
No, these seeds require light to germinate. Simply press them firmly into the surface of your seed-starting mix and leave them uncovered.
Yes, they are an excellent choice for containers and hanging baskets. Their mounded habit ensures they fill out pots beautifully without becoming overly leggy or sparse in the center.
For the best germination results, maintain a soil temperature between 70-75°F. Once the seedlings are established, they prefer daytime temperatures of 65-70°F and nighttime temperatures of 60-65°F.
These petunias perform best in full sun. Ensure they are placed in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain their deep color and lush, mounded shape.
No, the Petunia Easy Wave Velour Burgundy is an annual flower. It is designed to complete its full life cycle in a single growing season, providing vibrant color from spring until the first frost.
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