Easy Wave neon rose petunia (Petunia x atkinsiana, syn. P. x hybrid) makes a splash in summer garden mixes, stealing the show with its bright-pink petals that bloom throughout the season. This petunia ...

Wave petunias have gone from chance discovery to worldwide favorite over the last three decades. With their signature pink pots and even bolder bloom colors, Wave petunias are one of the most ...

If you’ve ever grown Wave petunias, you’re in good company. It’s America’s No. 1 selling petunia, and a new national celebration honors its 30th anniversary. May 3 has been designated National Wave ...

“We’re entering our 11th summer with the Wave series of petunias and we probably can claim 10 percent of the market,” said Ben Walraven, director of sales and marketing for Pan American Seed Co., West ...

New Market, Va. | If petunia popularity was the stuff of showbiz, then you might see headlines like these dominating all the trade papers: "Wave Draws Raves; Becoming a Flower Family Fave." Or ...

As the name suggests, a Wave petunia features a wave of vibrant color. Growing just 5 to 7 inches tall but spreading 2 to 4 feet, these bold flowers can engulf a container and bloom from spring until ...

Q: What is the key to success for growing 'Wave' petunias in pots? I have 13-inch plastic wall pots that I use around a white fence. Last year I used 'Tidal Waves.' I use good soil, I sprinkle ...

It’s a “Wave” rave this summer for gardeners. Twenty-five years ago, the “Wave Purple Classic” made its debut, bowling over gardeners with its amazing spread – up to 4 feet and sprouting blooms all ...

The last week of May is time to add summer color to your landscape, perfect your petunia knowledge and have a flower-filled summer that blooms into fall. Petunias need at least six hours of sun a day ...

Wave petunias were introduced to the gardening public 25 years ago. Purple Wave was the first one in the series that was introduced. These are spreading type and made every hanging basket and window ...

Most of you probably have grown petunias. Some of you have moved on, while others remain faithful to this favorite annual flower. And there’s a new wave of petunias making a big splash in the garden.

Wave Introduced First Spreading Petunias: Before Wave's introduction in 1995, easy-to-grow spreading petunias didn't exist. Five-Year Breeding and Testing Process: Developing new Wave petunia ...