Description
Shock Wave Deep Purple Petunia brings rich dark color to baskets, planters, borders, and sunny beds. This improved Wave-type petunia is bred for earlier flowering, fuller uniform growth, stronger weather resistance, and self-cleaning blooms that cascade in saturated burgundy-purple from spring through frost.
Why Grow It
- Deep burgundy-purple Shock Wave petunia blooms deliver a richer, darker color than standard violet types.
- Improved Wave-type genetics are bred for earlier flowering, fuller habit, and stronger weather resistance.
- Compact 7-10 in. plants cascade 2 to nearly 3 ft. for baskets, borders, and patio planters.
- Self-cleaning flowers keep the display fresh with less deadheading through heat and rain.
- Includes 10 Non-GMO pelleted seeds for easier handling of tiny petunia seed.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Petunia x hybrida |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Typically grown as an annual; tender perennial in zones 9-13 |
| Mature height | 7-10 in. tall; spreads 2 to nearly 3 ft. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Spring through fall, from warm weather until frost |
| Seed count | 10 Non-GMO pelleted seeds |
| Flower color | Deep burgundy-purple to magenta-purple blooms with dark throats |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Press pelleted seed lightly onto the soil surface because petunia needs light to germinate; keep evenly moist until sprouting. |
| Spacing | 10-12 in. apart for baskets, borders, patio planters, and broad flower-bed coverage |
| Germination | 7-14 days at 70-75 F with light and steady moisture |
Best For
- hanging baskets
- patio planters
- border edges
- sunny containers
- large flower beds
- dramatic seasonal color
Packet Details
Includes 10 Non-GMO pelleted seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Petunia seed is very small; pelleting helps reduce seed loss and makes spacing easier during indoor sowing.
FAQ
Are these pelleted seeds?
Yes. This packet includes 10 Non-GMO pelleted petunia seeds. Pelleting makes tiny seed easier to see, sow, and handle.
How is Deep Purple different from Shock Wave Violet?
Deep Purple reads darker and richer, with burgundy-purple to magenta-purple blooms and dark throats, while Violet is a brighter violet-purple tone.
Should I cover Shock Wave petunia seed?
No. Press seed lightly onto the soil surface because petunia needs light to germinate, then keep evenly moist until sprouting.
How does Shock Wave Deep Purple grow?
Plants stay about 7-10 in. tall but cascade 2 to nearly 3 ft., making them useful for baskets, planters, and flower-bed edges.
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