What is the difference between a petunia and a wave petunia?
Wave petunias have a unique trailing growth habit and are highly prolific in their blooming. They drape over the sides of containers and raised beds and are great summer performers. A regular petunia has an upright or bush growth habit. It may spread slightly, but will not drape down as dramatically as a Wave petunia.
Are Wave petunias good for flower boxes?
Not only are wave petunias a good choice due to their spreading habit, but because they don’t need to be deadheaded, you can plant them in a hard-to-reach window box and pretty much leave them alone.
Are there different types of wave petunias?
According to the Ball Company, the Wave petunia family now comes in five different series, and dozens of colors. The series now includes the Wave�, Tidal Wave�, Easy Wave�, Double Wave� and Shock Wave� series � in easy-to-spot Pink Pots at your local garden center or home store.
How do you plant Wave petunias in a window box?
How to plant petunia seedlings in window boxes
- Fill the window box with good quality potting mix and make a hole deep enough to plant the seedling.
- Gently press the soil around the roots to ensure there are no air pockets.
- Water the plants thoroughly to help them settle in and to reduce transplant shock.
How do you keep Wave petunias blooming all summer?
Adding fertilizer to their water every ten – fourteen days is a good idea and will allow your waves to spread and bloom all summer. Remember that containers dry down faster than the garden. Because planting in containers limits the roots ability to seek out hydration it is important to keep them happy with water.
How long do Wave petunias last?
To tackle the first part of the question, petunias can live for 2 or 3 years but generally behave as annuals because they can’t survive the freezing temperatures of the winter. More on that below.
How long do petunias last in pots?
To tackle the first part of the question, petunias can live for 2 or 3 years but generally behave as annuals because they can’t survive the freezing temperatures of the winter.
What is the difference between shock wave and Easy Wave petunias?
Easy Wave petunias have larger flowers than Shock Wave petunias, reaching up to 3 inches across. According to Ball Seed, Easy Wave offers the widest color palette of the Wave petunias. The different-colored plants flower at the same time, so making custom color mixes is easy.
Which wave petunia is best?
Tidal Wave – The largest of the Wave petunia family, Tidal Wave varieties create a very full, shrub like plant that is ideal for landscapes and large containers. The growth habit is based on how closely the plants are spaced in the garden – the closer the spacing, the taller the plants. When spaced a minimum of 12 in.
How many Wave petunias in a window box?
If you want a lush, full container display, place 1 to 3 plants in a 10 inch or larger container, hanging basket, or patio planter. Don’t let your Wave Petunias dry out between each watering. They need plenty of water due to their aggressive spreading nature.
Do petunias do well in window boxes?
1. Petunia (Petunia × atkinsiana) Trailing petunias are one of the most popular plants for window boxes. They grow best in a position that receives at least six hours of sunlight a day and they can tolerate hot temperatures and humidity.
Should I deadhead Wave petunias?
Unlike other petunia plants that need clipping and deadheading constantly throughout the growing season, waves never need deadheading. They will continue to grow and bloom without your having to snip one bloom.