Petunia x hybrida, 'Tidal Wave Silver', F1 Hybrid

Genus: Petunia

Species: x hybrida

Variety: 'Tidal Wave Silver', F1 Hybrid

Family Name: Solanaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 977Y

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Flowers: June, July, August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors Feb-Apr. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Place in a propagator or seal in a plastic bag to maintain humidity. Ideal temp. 20-25°C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Added compost, manure or leaf compost will only improve the soil. A potting soil is ideal for container grown Petunias. Offer a sheltered situation away from drying winds. Water 1-2 times per week, allowing the top 5cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Water deeply, allowing the top 20cm of soil to become wet at each watering. a soluble fertiliser can be used every 2-3 weeks

Cultivation Instructions

Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering window. If the plant is not deadheaded flowering may cease. Propagate by seed.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 10

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.