Tidal Wave® Red Velour Spreading Petunia

Tidal Wave® Red Velour is a spreading annual petunia for summer beds and large containers. Its vivid red velour flowers bring color from spring into late summer, and its habit can be shaped by spacing or support. PanAmerican Seed confirms this exact selection and its horticultural measurements on the breeder's product page. [PanAmerican Seed](). ## Garden Use At least 12 inches between plants encourages a dense mounded hedge about 16–22 inches tall; support in a restricted space can send growth 2–3 feet upward, while spacing plants as far as 24 inches apart can create a groundcover up to 5 feet across. These are alternative mature forms, not a single fixed outline. The wide reach of Tidal Wave® Red Velour makes it useful where a trailing plant can spill over an edge or fill a broad sunny area. Choose spacing to suit the bed or container, and leave room for airflow and access. ## Growing Conditions Grow petunias in full sun and moist, well-drained soil; heavy soil can reduce flowering. The general guidance for petunias from [Illinois Extension]() supports these siting and soil recommendations. PanAmerican lists spring, late spring, summer, and late summer flowering for this selection. ## Maintenance Water to keep the root zone evenly moist, especially in containers, while allowing excess water to drain. Illinois Extension notes that occasional pinching late in the season can help petunias stay compact and continue blooming. For Tidal Wave® Red Velour, monitor its spread and pinch only where a tidier outline is needed.