2002 AAS Flower Winner
Petunia Tidal Wave® Silver
Sporting silvery-white blooms with dark purple centers, Tidal Wave® Silver is distinct. Unlike other petunias, gardeners can decide the height of the mature plant. Tidal Wave® Silver can attain heights of 2 to 3 feet if spaced closely together, about 6 inches, and given support such as a trellis. If plants are spaced a foot apart, the mounded, hedge-like plants will reach 16 to 22 inches. Neither pinching nor pruning is needed for flowers all season. Exhibiting excellent botrytis resistance and rapid recovery in severe weather, Tidal Wave® Silver is also adaptable to container culture.
Plant Description
Genus:
Petunia
Species:
hybrida
Common Name:
Petunia multiflora
Plant Habit:
Mounded, spreading
Plant Height:
16-22 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Summer
Bloom Color:
Purple, white
Bloom Size:
2 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Bicolor
Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison:
Plum Crazy Madness and Tidal Wave® Hot Pink
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
18-24 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
Hanging Basket:
Yes
Low Edging:
Yes
Ground Cover:
Yes
Reviews
Jason Reeves –
My home garden as well as the University of Tennessee Gardens I manage would not be complete each year without Tidal Wave Sliver and Tidal Wave Red Velour petunias. They are so easy to grow from seed and I love the way they grow up and out covering lots of area in a short amount of time. Unlike many seed grown petunias in the south, they still look great right up until frost with no deadheading required. They’re excellent in large containers as well as in landscape beds. It only took two plants from a jumbo six pack to spill over the side of this 36-inch pot.
Jason Reeves –
Photo taken October 24, 2023 University of Tennessee Gardens Jackson, Tennessee.
My home garden as well as the University of Tennessee Gardens I manage would not be complete each year without Tidal Wave Red Velour and Tidal Wave Sliver petunias. They look great growing together. They are so easy to grow from seed and I love the way they grow up and out covering lots of area in a short amount of time. Unlike many seed grown petunias in the south, they look great right up until frost with no deadheading required. They’re excellent in large containers as well as in landscape beds.