May 3 has been designated National Wave Day, becoming an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the beauty and lasting impact of the petunia.

Victoria County Master Gardener Nancy Kramer..These Tidal Wave petunias in cherry and lavender-blue colors are shown in mounded form at the Master Gardener Victoria Educational Gardens at Victoria ...

The petunia was fine-tuned and submitted to AAS trials. PanAmerican Seed then partnered with Kirin to produce and distribute the “Wave Purple Classic” across North America, the story goes.

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 ...

Easy Wave neon rose petunias are great in a garden border or as part of a mixed container. Plant the petunia in a hanging basket and watch the stunning flowers brim over the edges — passers-by ...

The Mexican petunia or Ruellia simplex is a shrub boasting a profusion of Petunia-like, vibrant lavender blue flowers, two inches across, from summer to fall. Born solitary or in clusters at the ...

In a breathtaking display of vibrant color and botanical artistry, Wave® Petunias appeared at the 66th GRAMMY Awards®, thanks to the visionary designs of Tu Bloom, the official Botanical Artist ...

I grow mostly the Wave types, because they don't die when it gets hot, they just bloom even more. I always sniff the white, lavender-blue, violet and purple petunias late in the day at garden centers.