Petunia Tidal Wave Silver Hybrid

It’s a Hedge! It’s a Vine! It’s a Trailing Basket!

This “hedgiflora” is versatile, immune to bad weather, and so lovely!

Like the essence of moonlight, these silvery blooms with deep purple centers and wispy purple veining create a peaceful, elegant atmosphere in any setting. And “any setting” is just where you can grow them — from containers to bedding to trellises to edging, Tidal Wave Silver fits them all! Amazingly versatile, it is called a “hedgiflora” — but I just call it “wonderful”.

The blooms range from 2 to 4 inches across, and some are deeply blushed with purple while others are nearly pure white. The silver tone is utterly unique, complementing other spreading Petunias very well (try it in a windowbox with sister Wave® Pink) and making a nice companion both to light- and dark-toned designs. These blooms aren’t shrinking violets, either — they stand up to summer storms beautifully, bouncing back from rain and wind without turning a petal! Expect a long summer season of bloom in the sunny yard or patio.

The plant itself is as much of a star as its flowers, offering an adaptable habit completely unlike other Petunias’. Spaced closely together, the plants form an upright mound or even a low hedge 10 to 22 inches tall, drenched with silvery blooms and utterly charming. Set against a trellis and given a little help to get started, it forms a floriferous climber. Widely spaced in bed or border, it creeps along as a lovely ground cover. And then there’s its “traditional” use as a trailing Petunia in baskets, planters, and other containers.Tidal Wave Silver is a 2002 All America Selection winner, and I predict it will be the spreading Petunia of choice for gardeners looking for something a little distinctive in the garden. It is superbly Botrytis-resistant (which is enough to convince me, even without any other merits, that I want it!) and very long-blooming.

In short, a highly adaptable, vigorous, gorgeous Petunia you really should try.