If you’ve ever grown Wave petunias, you’re in good company. It’s America’s No. 1 selling petunia, and a new national celebration honors its 30th anniversary. May 3 has been designated National Wave ...

When the “Wave Purple petunia” (photo above) hit the market in the mid-’90s, it forever changed how gardeners think about and use petunias. That’s because rather than growing vertically, Wave Purple ...

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 ...

Wave Introduced First Spreading Petunias: Before Wave's introduction in 1995, easy-to-grow spreading petunias didn't exist. Five-Year Breeding and Testing Process: Developing new Wave petunia ...

If you want a bright cherry red plant that your neighbors will see from a quarter-mile away, then the Tidal Wave cherry petunia is just what you need. Or perhaps for a cascading plant that blends well ...

Wave series petunias - sprawling annuals with bright, showy blossoms - have been around more than a decade, and they're a roaring success with gardeners and growers. "It's one of the few plant brands ...

New Market, Va. | If petunia popularity was the stuff of showbiz, then you might see headlines like these dominating all the trade papers: "Wave Draws Raves; Becoming a Flower Family Fave." Or ...

WEST CHICAGO, Ill., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For 30 years, Wave ® has brought bold color, effortless beauty and a whole lot of joy to gardens across North America. Now, to mark this milestone ...

Pansies and petunias are cascading at a whole new level. In hanging baskets and patio pots the lush spreading color is the rage in containers. The wave pansies and petunias are fast growing and are ...

Most of you probably have grown petunias. Some of you have moved on, while others remain faithful to this favorite annual flower. And there’s a new wave of petunias making a big splash in the garden.