Petunia Shock Wave Deep Purple
Petunia ‘Shock Wave Deep Purple’ is a mounded, spreading annual or perennial boasting masses of rich magenta-crimson flowers, 1-2 in. across (3-5 cm), from late spring to the first frosts. Compact and tightly branched, this petite-flowered Petunia is the earliest to flower. Blooming freely all season, it is perfect for baskets and containers where it will cascade gracefully in a riot of color.
Petunia 'Shock Wave Deep Purple' is a mounded, spreading annual or perennial boasting masses of rich magenta-crimson flowers, 1-2 in. across (3-5 cm), from late spring to the first frosts. Compact and tightly branched, this petite-flowered Petunia is the earliest to flower. Blooming freely all season, it is perfect for baskets and containers where it will cascade gracefully in a riot of color. Heat tolerant, it bounces back quickly after the rain, attracts hummingbirds, and is terrific for creating a dazzling display through the summer.
- Grows up to 7-10 in. tall (17-25 cm) and 30-36 in. wide (75-90 cm).
- Extremely easy to grow, Petunias thrive in full sun to part shade in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Petunias are perennials in hardiness zone 11 but treated as annuals in cooler areas.
- Deadhead as required to remove dead flowers.
- Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, snails, gray molds, or foot rot.
- Propagate by seed.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Petunia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 7" – 10" (17cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 10″ – 15″ (25cm – 37cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |