Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, weather-resistant seasonal color.
These petunias deliver a high-impact, velvety red display that persists from early summer straight through to the first frost. You sacrifice the need for tedious deadheading, gaining a resilient, self-cleaning ground cover that thrives in containers or garden beds with minimal maintenance.
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting continuous blooms without the chore of deadheading
- Landscapers needing fast, full coverage for large garden beds
- Designers seeking vibrant, sun-resistant focal points for summer displays
Who should skip it
- Container gardeners with limited space for aggressive, spreading plants
- Casual growers looking for low-input, hands-off plant maintenance
- Vacationers unable to provide consistent daily watering during peak heat
Performance breakdown
Maintenance ease
No deadheading required makes this a truly low-effort garden addition.
Weather resilience
Sturdy blooms hold their own against unpredictable wind and rain.
Bloom duration
Consistent color production from early summer through the first hard frost.
Growth habit
Spreading nature creates a lush, dense carpet of vibrant red.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to hanging baskets, containers, or direct ground planting.
Visual impact
Deep velvety tones provide a high-contrast focal point for landscapes.
Key Specs
SKU
S77389
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Mature Height
16-22 inches
Spacing
12-24 inches
Blooms In
June-October
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Type
Well-Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Plant Type
Annual, Groundcover
Growth Rate
Moderate
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