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 ...

So say gardeners across the globe, begging for this outrageously popular annual that satisfies any appetite for a mass of color that lasts longer than Aunt Betty's fruitcake. Problem is, petunias are ...

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 ...

Remember the clamor that greeted Wave petunias when they were introduced? My trial plants lived through the winter and spread more than 2 feet in every direction for a glorious spring show. Never mind ...

Q: I'm in charge of planting the hanging baskets and planters in our town. All get full sun and need to be low-maintenance, at least in terms of pruning and deadheading. A landscaping company waters ...

WEST CHICAGO, Ill., June 6, 2023 /CNW/ -- It's well-documented that touching, smelling, or even looking at flowers can create a sense of wellness. So with that in mind, the next logical step is ...

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 ...

Spring has sprung in East Texas, as evidenced by the long checkout lines at our local garden centers. Avid gardeners and plant enthusiasts eager to overcome cabin fever are venturing outdoors to find ...

Hanging baskets spilling with deep pink and purple petunias, large sidewalk pots filled with a Crayon box of plant colors and — what's this? — more plants rising from the sidewalks themselves, ...

I haven’t been using petunias in my display garden at the Rochester OPC, however this year I plan to give a few a try because some of the new varieties I’ve been reading about are said to be ...

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 ...

Planting petunias in March will create an autumn show that is just as colourful as that in spring and summer. Petunias like sun, sun and more sun. Planted now, they will flower up a storm before ...