12/27/2023 0 Comments Tidal wave petuniaPair it with its new award-winning sister, Tidal Wave Velour. In short, a highly adaptable, vigorous, gorgeous petunia you really should try. It is superbly botrytis-resistant (which is enough to convince us, even without any other merits, that we must have it) and very long-blooming. Tidal Wave Silver is an All America Selection winner, and we predict it will be the spreading petunia of choice for gardeners looking for something a little distinctive in the garden. And then there's its "traditional" use as a trailing Petunia in baskets, planters, and other containers. Widely spaced in bed or border, it creeps along as a lovely ground cover. Set against a trellis and given a little help to get started, it forms a floriferous climber. Spaced closely together, the plants form an upright mound or even a low hedge, drenched with silvery blooms and utterly charming. The plant itself is as much of a star as its flowers, offering an adaptable habit completely unlike other Petunias'. Expect a long summer season of bloom in the sunny yard or patio. These blooms aren't shrinking violets, eitherthey stand up to summer storms beautifully, bouncing back from rain and wind without turning a petal. The silver tone is utterly unique, complementing other spreading petunias very well and making a nice companion both to light- and dark-toned designs. The blooms range from 2 to 2½ inches across, and some are deeply blushed with purple while others are nearly pure white. Amazingly versatile, it is called a "hedgiflora"but we just call it "wonderful". And "any setting" is just where you can grow themfrom containers to bedding to trellises to edging, Tidal Wave Silver fits them all. Due to the vigorous growth, best results are achieved by feeding plants with an all purpose fertilizer every 10-14 days, especially when grown in containers.Like the essence of moonlight, these silvery blooms with deep purple centers and wispy purple veining create a peaceful, elegant atmosphere in any setting. Choose a full sun location (at least 6 hrs. apart in the garden, Tidal Wave grows like a ground cover, spreading 2-1/2 to 4 ft. Grown in a restricted space with additional support like a fence or bush, plants grow upward like a vine. The closer the spacing the taller and more shrub like the plants grow, using each other as support. In the Garden: Tidal Wave grows according to the space available. Uncover your seed bed at the first signs of germination, to prevent tall, weak seedlings. It lowers the soil temperature and weakens tender seedlings. For ideal germination, media temperature should be 72-76☏ /22-24☌. To conserve moisture, cover seed flats with plastic or glass. It retains moisture and allows enough light for proper germination. If you believe in covering the seed, use coarse vermiculite. If you are sowing several different colors in the same flat it might be good idea to place a piece of cardboard across the flat on both sides of the row that your are sowing to prevent mixtures.īroadcast the seed as thinly as possible in each row. Mark the rows 2 in./5 cm apart and 1/8 in./3 mm deep, 1/2 in./13 mm wide, with the edge of a label or a marking board. Soak the seed flat thoroughly before sowing with lukewarm water (70☏/21☌) and a good fungicide to prevent disease. from the top and firm (especially the corners) to prevent soil erosion when watering. Use pure Jiffy Mix in seedling flats rather than soil mixtures for better germination. "Flora" refers to the amazing number of 2 in./ 5 cm blooms that cover the plants. Tidal Wave takes its "hedge" name from the outstanding shrub-like shape that continues to hold its form all season. 33,000 sds per oz/28 g (pelleted)Ī whole new type of petunia.
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