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Petunia ‘Wave Purple Classic’

Wave Purple Classic Petunia, Spreading Petunia, Petunia 'PAS3186''

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Award-winning Petunia ‘Wave Purple Classic’ is a spreading annual or perennial boasting masses of deep purple flowers from late spring to the first frost. Fast-growing and blooming freely all season, this Petunia is dense and full, making it perfect to quickly cover a large area in the garden, or to gracefully cascade from baskets and containers. Heat tolerant, it attracts hummingbirds and is terrific for creating a dazzling display through the summer.

  • 1995 All America Selections winner
  • Grows up to 5-7 in. tall (12-17 cm) and 36-48 in. wide (90-120 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. Although this Petunia does not require cutting back, an occasional trim will help to rejuvenate the plant if required.
  • Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, snails, gray molds, or foot rot.

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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 Solanaceae
Genus Petunia
Common names Petunia
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 5" - 7" (13cm - 18cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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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 Solanaceae
Genus Petunia
Common names Petunia
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 5" - 7" (13cm - 18cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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