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Tidal Wave Red Vel Petunia Seeds - Stunning Blood Red Blooms with Velvety Undertones, Ideal for Ground-Cover & Containers, Wave Growth Habit, No Deadheading Required
$13.99 CAD
Maturity

75 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

9 - 11

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Vibrant Appeal: Dark blood red petals with velvety undertones and a dark throat, producing masses of large 2-inch blooms that add striking color to any garden space.
  • Simple Cultivation: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost; press into soil, needing light for germination at 75°F. Maintain budding plants at cooler 55°F for ideal growth.
  • Maintenance-Free Blooms: Wave petunias naturally shed spent flowers and rejuvenate with new blooms, eliminating the need for deadheading and ensuring continuous floral display.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for creating a dense floral ground cover or vibrant displays in containers, reaching up to 18 inches in height with a spread of up to 4 feet.
  • Robust & Healthy Growth: Fertilize bi-weekly with a high-phosphate blend and liquid seaweed to promote vigorous, healthy plants and abundant flowering.

Transform your garden with the captivating Tidal Wave Red Vel Petunia. Known for its lush, blood-red blooms with soft velvety undertones, this petunia is perfect for adding vibrant color to any outdoor space. With a unique wave growth habit, these flowers require no deadheading, making them an effortless choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Ideal for ground cover or container planting, Tidal Wave Red Vel Petunias can reach up to 18 inches in height and spread up to 4 feet wide. Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and enjoy a garden that waves with continuous blooms all season long. Elevate your gardening experience with these stunning, maintenance-free flowers.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 8000
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 20 seeds — 17 plants — covers about 136–204 sq. ft.
  • 50 seeds — 42 plants — covers about 336–504 sq. ft.
  • 250 seeds — 212 plants — covers about 1,696–2,544 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Vigorous, mounding-spreading Wave habit; dense ground cover and excellent trailing in containers
  • Height: up to 45 cm (18 in)
  • Spread: up to 120 cm (4 ft)
  • Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart
  • Each plant can cover about 8–12 sq. ft.; no deadheading required for continuous bloom

Choosing a packet size

  • A 20-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, small beds, or filling several containers with rich, red color.
  • The 50-seed packet suits larger home landscapes, curbside strips, or small commercial displays needing broad coverage.
  • The 250-seed packet is best for landscapers, community spaces, or market growers creating expansive, season-long groundcover.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Tidal Wave Red Vel Petunia seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface as they require light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 75°F for optimal germination.

Once seedlings emerge, transplant them to individual pots. Gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions by hardening off for 7-10 days before planting outside. Keep them at a cooler temperature of 55°F to maintain a compact growth habit.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks with a high-phosphate fertilizer and liquid seaweed. Enjoy continuous blooms without deadheading as spent flowers naturally fall off.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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