Blue Wave Petunia
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, low-maintenance cascading floral displays.
These pelleted seeds take the guesswork out of planting, delivering a lush, velvety carpet of deep blue that thrives all season long. While you sacrifice the variety of a mixed wildflower patch, you gain a reliable, high-impact performer that effortlessly fills containers and borders with consistent, award-winning color.
$4.85
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Pinetree Garden Seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking rapid, lush coverage for large beds
- Busy homeowners wanting continuous blooms without constant deadheading
- Designers looking for sophisticated, deep blue floral accents
Who should skip it
- Container gardeners with limited space for vigorous spreaders
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer pest-resistant plant varieties
- Gardeners unable to commit to a daily watering schedule
Performance breakdown
Germination reliability
Pelleted seeds ensure consistent handling and successful sprout rates for gardeners.
Bloom duration
Provides a reliable splash of color from early spring until frost.
Growth versatility
Spreading habit excels in hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders alike.
Visual impact
Velvety petals deliver a rich, saturated hue that commands immediate attention.
Time to maturity
Requires patience as the ninety-day window is longer than many annuals.
Maintenance ease
Consistent care is necessary to maintain the plant's signature mounding habit.
Key Specs
Seed Count
10
Botanical Name
Petunia hybrida
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
8-10 inches
Plant Spread
36 inches
Seed Planting Depth
Sow on surface and press into soil
Optimal Germination Temperature
70-80ºF
Days to Flower from Seed
90-100 days
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