Tidal Wave Red Velour

Family: Solanaceae Garden Petunia

Planting Schedule

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Velvety blooms spill over the edge like a tide drawn in deep, velour-red velvet—rich, velvety petals with a softly luminous sheen.

Tidal Wave Red Velour forms a lush, trailing mat of color that stays striking through the season, delivering abundant flowers with a plush, velvety texture that looks as good as it feels. Ideal for full-sun beds, borders, and hanging displays, where its spreading habit turns planters and walkways into a continuous ribbon of red.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Spreading

Botanical illustration of Tidal Wave Red Velour

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Tidal Wave Red Velour Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Mar 16th	Jun 8th	Aug 17th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 29th	Aug 7th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 29th	Aug 7th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	Jun 2nd	Aug 11th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 29th	Aug 7th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	May 27th	Aug 5th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	May 22nd	Jul 31st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	May 18th	Jul 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	May 9th	Jul 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Apr 24th	Jul 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Apr 15th	Jun 24th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Apr 6th	Jun 15th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Mar 20th	May 29th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Feb 23rd	May 4th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Spreading
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Even when the petals look plush and theatrical, you want to treat them gently—heat makes them slump fast. Best kept raw or briefly steeped, where their mild sweetness and petal perfume read clean against bright citrus and creamy bases.

Best Uses

as a garnish on cool plates where the velour texture won’t get crushed
folded into finishing salts or syrups for color-forward floral sweetness
mixed into cold drinks or spritz-style infusions (so it doesn’t cook out)
chopped into a delicate salad topping to add a soft, edible “bloom”

Flavor Profile

velvety, rose-petal–like aroma mildly sweet with a faint green bitterness tender petals that can soften quickly

Kitchen Pairings

honey lemon zest sparkling water or brut champagne Greek yogurt vanilla dark chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common pests or diseases on Petunia × atkinsiana, and how do I treat them?

Petunia × atkinsiana is especially prone to aphids and spider mites, which cluster on new growth and can cause sticky residue or stippled leaves. Spray affected plants with a strong stream of water, then apply insecticidal soap and repeat every 5–7 days until no pests are visible. If you see gray mold or leaf spots (often after humid, wet weather), remove affected leaves, improve airflow, and water at the soil line rather than overhead.

How often should I water Petunia × atkinsiana during active growth?

During the main growing phase, keep the root ball evenly moist but not soggy—water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. In full sun and hot weather, hanging baskets and containers may need watering daily, while in-ground plants may need watering every few days. Avoid leaving plants in standing water, because Petunia × atkinsiana is prone to rot when the soil stays wet.

How can I tell when Petunia × atkinsiana is ready to harvest?

Petunia × atkinsiana is typically grown for flowers rather than “harvestable” fruit, so harvest readiness is when you have open, fully colored blooms. Pick flowers as soon as they’re fully open and continue deadheading to trigger new buds and keep the plant producing through its ~70-day cycle from seed/starting to peak bloom. If you’re growing from seed, expect your first steady wave of flowering around the 10–11 week mark and continue removing spent blooms regularly.