Wave Petunia

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Scientific Name

I. Botany/History

  • Family: Solanaceae
  • Growth Habit:
  • Origin:
  • Development:
  • Key people:


II. Uses

  • Pots
  • Mixed Containers
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Bedding plants


III. Propagation

  • Sexual: From seed, directly sown outdoors in the fall.
  • Asexual: softwood cutting.


IV. Growing/Flowering

  • Light - (photosynthesis, photoperiodic responses): Wave Petunias are a full sun crop and should receive at least six hours of full sun a day if you want maximum flower production.

As you can probably tell wave Petunias are a long day plant. You should begin long day or night interuption techniques at about a 5 leaf count. Stop once plant reaches a minimum of 12 leaves or proper natural daylength occurs.

  • Temperature (recommended/necessary for different growth stages or growth regulation) - grow at a warm temperature (around 75 degrees F) until the plant's leaves reach the edge of the pot. Then move to a cold house(about 65 degrees F) to harden off.
  • Water - Wave Petunias are a very aggresive growing plant. They are constantly demanding water and nutrients, keep very moist especially in warm conditions. May need watered twice a day in hot conditions.
  • Nutrition - A 20-10-20 fertilizer at 300ppm is recommended every other irrigation.
  • Media/Potting/Planting - use a soiless, well drained media with a slightly acid pH (between 5.5 - 6.3).
  • Atmosphere
  • Growth Regulation (chemical, environmental, etc.) - Use the growth regulator, Bonzai, at a rate of 5ppm one time via a drench. The best time to apply this growth regulator is once the plant reaches a stage where its leaves are hitting the edge of the pot. Some growers may apply a stronger dose of Bonzi (15-30ppm) a week later if additional control is needed.


V. Special Considerations - (special timing or growing techniques, idiosyncraces, etc.)


VI Disorders

  • Insect
  • Disease
  • Physiological


VII. Marketing and Grading

  • Areas of production in U.S.
  • Specific dates or holidays if applicable


VIII. Postharvest Handling


IX. Cultivars


X. References