Petunia × atkinsiana Tidal Wave Series
petunia Tidal Wave Series
A combination of red, pink, lilac-white and purple petunias with a trailing habit which flower from early summer until late autumn. Ideal for cascading over walls, training up trellis and for patio containers and hanging baskets.
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Petunia can be annuals or perennials, with simple leaves and large, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds. Plant out after frosts have passed
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18ºC in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal foot rot and a virus
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