Wave Petunia
Shock Wave Purple Tie Dye Petunia brings theatrical color to containers and garden beds with its striking variegated blooms. This compact cultivar grows just 7 to 10 inches tall but spreads 20 to 30 inches wide, creating a low, mounding form that flows over pot edges with abundant flowers. Germinating quickly between 68 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, it thrives in full sun and appreciates consistent moisture, rewarding you with continuous color from late spring through fall.
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The distinctive purple tie dye pattern on the petals makes every flower look handpainted, transforming a simple container into a living work of art. Its compact mounding habit and wide spread create dramatic cascades without requiring pinching or fussy pruning. Starting from seed indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost delivers blooms faster than you'd expect from a small seed, and once established, it demands minimal maintenance beyond regular watering.
Shock Wave Purple Tie Dye Petunia excels in containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes where its trailing form can fully display the variegated flowers. It works equally well in garden beds and borders, where its compact height makes it suitable for edging or massing for dramatic color impact.
Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Maintain soil temperature between 68 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for germination within 6 to 15 days. Press seeds lightly into the surface of sterile seedling mix; do not bury them, as they need light to germinate. Keep the seedling mix moist but not soggy.
Transplant outdoors after your average last frost date. Space plants 10 to 15 inches apart to allow room for their mature spread of 20 to 30 inches. Harden off seedlings gradually over several days before moving them to their permanent outdoor location.
Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended for this variety. Indoor seed starting is the best approach for reliable germination and strong transplants.
Light deadheading of spent flowers encourages more continuous blooming, though the compact mounding habit naturally keeps the plant tidy and full without extensive pruning.
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