Petunia Double Wave Blue Velvet
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long container color.
These velvety, true-blue blooms bring high-impact color to your garden without the tedious chore of deadheading. While you sacrifice the subtle variety of a mixed bed for this vigorous spreader, you gain a resilient, season-long showstopper that thrives even in the sweltering heat.
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous color without constant deadheading
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, elegant container displays
- Landscapers needing rapid ground cover for large spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer hands-off plant care
- Gardeners looking for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
- Residents in regions with frequent heavy rain or humidity
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from mid-spring through the first frost is exceptional.
Maintenance Effort
Self-cleaning blooms remove the tedious chore of manual deadheading.
Environmental Resilience
Robust tolerance for high heat and humidity ensures reliable summer performance.
Visual Impact
Rare true blue double petals create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden display.
Growth Versatility
Vigorous spreading habit adapts perfectly to containers, baskets, or garden beds.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliable nectar source that effectively draws butterflies into your outdoor space.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
87756-PK-6
Cultivar Name
'Kirimaji Double Blue Velvet'
Genus
Petunia
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
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