Petunia Easy Wave Velour Red F1 Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, low-maintenance container displays.
Elevate your garden with the Petunia Easy Wave Velour Red F1 Seed, offering vibrant, spreading color. This variety from the popular Easy Wave series provides a more controlled, mounded habit, simplifying garden management while still delivering a beautiful cascade from containers. The 'Velour' designation ensures a rich, velvety texture on its dark blood-red blooms, which feature darker throats. These petunias are bred for early blooming and excellent performance, making them ideal for hanging baskets, pots, and premium packs.
$13.42
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3189
/ 6150
#3189 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+26%
Above average
Seed Form
Pelleted Seeds
/ Pelleted Seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing rapid coverage for large containers and baskets
- Landscapers seeking vibrant, sun-tolerant blooms that resist fading
- Home growers wanting reliable germination and prolific, early flowering
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring lower-cost, open-pollinated seed varieties
- Seed-saving enthusiasts who want to propagate plants for next season
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to frequent watering and fertilization
Performance breakdown
Growth Habit Control
Mounded structure prevents the leggy, unkempt look of traditional spreading varieties.
Bloom Consistency
Early-blooming hybrid genetics ensure a reliable, uniform display throughout the season.
Container Versatility
Perfectly balanced spread makes these ideal for hanging baskets and pots.
Visual Impact
Deep, velvety red petals provide a sophisticated, high-contrast garden focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Reduced need for growth regulators simplifies care for the home gardener.
Germination Reliability
Pelleted seeds offer easier handling and predictable results for transplanting.
Key Specs
Seed Form
Pelleted Seeds
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
Features
- Part of the top-selling Easy Wave series
- More mounded plant habit than classic Wave
- Blooms earlier than older varieties
- Velvety look and feel on blooms
- Dark blood-red flowers with darker throat
- Maintains a nice crown all season
- Less spreading, needs fewer PGRs
- Vibrant color for baskets and pots
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Petunia Easy Wave Velour Red F1 Seed for its exceptional reliability and stunning visual impact. Satisfaction centers on the outstanding germination rate, frequently reported near one hundred percent, guaranteeing a successful planting start. Established plants display vigorous spreading habits, quickly filling spaces with lush foliage and abundant blooms. The Velour Red color is a major highlight, consistently described as a deep, rich hue that maintains intensity even under harsh summer sun, creating a dramatic display. Reviewers value the low maintenance and resilience of these petunias. Despite a premium price, the superior performance and season long dependability fully justify the investment, making this a top tier choice for dependable, spectacular garden results.
Know before you buy
The Velour series features a distinct, velvety texture on the petals and a more controlled, mounded growth habit. While it still offers the classic spreading performance, it stays more compact and requires less maintenance than the original Wave series.
No, these are pelleted seeds that require light to germinate. Simply press them onto the surface of your seed-starting mix and ensure they remain in a well-lit area.
Yes, they are excellent for hanging baskets and containers. Their mounded habit creates a beautiful, full look that cascades over the edges while maintaining a nice crown throughout the season.
These petunias perform best in full sun. Ensure they receive plenty of direct light to support their early blooming and vibrant, dark red color.
Under optimal soil temperatures of 70-75°F, you can expect germination to occur within 7 to 12 days.
One of the benefits of the Easy Wave Velour series is its more controlled habit, which means it typically requires fewer PGRs than other spreading petunia varieties to maintain its shape.
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