Petunia hybrida Tidal Wave F1 Cherry

This Petunia Tidal Wave F1 Cherry is one of the most impressive hybrids. It unfurls long, flexible stems completely covered in large, single and delicate flowers, ranging from cherry-red to purple-throated. Its vigour is such that it almost forms a weeping bush, unfurling waves of immense flowers from summer to autumn without interruption. This impressive plant withstands rain well, making it perfect for creating swathes of colour in flowerbeds, pots, and hanging baskets (which it will overflow) and can quickly cover over ground, fences, or trellises. This fantastic Petunia loves the sun and rich, moist soils.

Our hybrid petunias are all derived from several plants native to the hot regions of South America. The Petunia Tidal Wave F1 Cherry belongs to the Solanaceae family, it is closely related to ornamental tobacco, and its foliage also contains alkaloids. 'Tidal Wave F1 Cherry' is part of a particularly vigorous series of American hybrids, resistant to botrytis, tolerant of rainy climates, and with large delicate flowers. The plant quickly forms a mass of trailing stems, 90 cm (35.4 in) wide and spreading over almost 2 metres. This variety flowers from June to October, provided it is regularly supplied with water and fertiliser. Its cup-shaped flowers are immense, 6 to 10 cm (3.9 in) wide, in a beautiful red-pink color. The center of the corolla is a darker pink-purple. The foliage, quite downy, is particularly resistant to diseases and bad weather, with entire edges and a dark green hue.

No other annual flowering plant has undergone such intense selection by breeders for such a long period. The results are impressive, as petunias rival pelargoniums for the splendour and length of their flowering, as evidenced by this Tidal Wave F1 Cherry variety. Plant it alone or with other Tidal Wave varieties, in large pots, or hanging baskets, as this plant will smother less vigorous companions. You can also plant it in a clump at the top of a wall, or wherever its flower-covered stems can cascade. If you want it to stand out, place several plants 60 cm (23.6 in) apart to form a frothy ground cover at the base of roses or grey-leaved shrubs like artemisias or 'Silver Anniversary' buddleia.

Please note that our young plants in mini-plugs are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under shelter (veranda, greenhouse, frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed.