Data specific to Petunias (Edit)
Propagation type: Seeds
Petunia flower size: Multiflora M 2" to 3"
Petunia growth habit: Trailing/Spreading
Deadheading recommended: No
Bloom form: Single
Daylight Neutral: No

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 5" - 7"
Plant Spread: 2 - 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Depth to plant seed: surface sow
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PAS97502
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 2003 National
Other: Fleuroselect Gold Medal

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Trade name information:
Series: Wave®
Trade Name: Blue
Cultivar name: 'Wave Blue'
Common names
  • Multiflora Spreading/Trailing Petunia
  • Petunia

Photo Gallery
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 20, 2014
Entire Plant In Container
Location: My Gardens
Date: July 20, 2014
Entire Plant In Container
Location: My Gardens
Date: June 18, 2014
Overhead View Of Young Container Plant
Location: Calgary, AB
Date: 2007-07-15 
3-tiered planter
Location: Banff, Canada | August, 2022
Date: 2022-08-01
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-24
Photo by Wes
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Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-24
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-24
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-24
Comments:
  • Posted by Joannabanana (Calgary, AB Canada - Zone 3a) on Nov 15, 2012 4:18 PM concerning plant:
    Wave® Series petunias growth habit in a hanging basket drapes. They do not mound.
    This Series is daylight sensitive and new flower bud production slows with shorter days
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lovesblooms On February 24, 2018 Seeds sown
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