Petunia "easy wave": varieties and features of care

Variety of varieties

The Shock Wave series is represented by a variety of new varieties of petunias that have no analogues.

For petunia "Shock wave deep purple" early onset of flowering and rapid growth are characteristic. A versatile plant variety, growing, acts as a flowering ground cover for garden plots or is used in "green architecture". The medium-sized variety "Shock wave deep purple" has long and strong shoots, produces burgundy flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm.

The early-flowering series of ampelous petunias "Shock wave pink wain" blooms with the smallest flowers, which significantly differs from other species of the variety. This variety has dense branches, abundantly strewn with pearl pink flowers. The advantages of petunia "Shock wave pink way", amateur growers recognize its unpretentiousness and super-abundant flowering. This type of plant practically does not need shaping pruning. It grows on its own and takes on an attractive spherical shape.

Lavender petals are characteristic of Shock Wave Denim. The size of the peduncles is on average up to 5 cm, and the height of the bush is 25 cm. Long hanging sprouts up to 90 cm form a graceful flowering "cap", which is ideal for placement in hanging baskets and pots.

A distinctive feature of the Shock Wave Coral Crush petunia is a large number of small flowers of a bright coral shade. Just like other representatives of the Shock Wave variety, the plant can be grown in floor and wall pots, often outdoors.

The rich pink color characteristic of the Shock Wave Rose petunia can add color to the creation of flower arrangements for vertical landscaping of the garden plot, summer cottages and other landscape design options. With a bush height of up to 20 cm, the plant forms branches up to 1 m long, densely covered with bright peduncles.

Another of the brightest types of petunias "Shock wave coconut" is distinguished by magnificent white flowers with a pale yellow heart and characteristic abundant flowering. The size of the peduncles in this species is standard, up to 4-5 cm in diameter. It can be used as an ampelous plant, as well as as a ground cover in a variety of garden beds.

Petunia "Shock wave royal mix" is distinguished by a variety of flowers, it is achieved by mixing several types of seeds. With the germination of this variety, a mixture of colors of densely flowering shoots is achieved, which ensures the unusual beauty of the bush. To form the ideal shape of petunias, the shoots are slightly pinched.

Petunia bushes "Shock wave yellow" differ from other species of the variety by a slightly higher bush height (up to 27 cm) and a more spherical shape. Inflorescences are bright yellow with a dark yellow core 5-6 cm in diameter.

Advantages and disadvantages

This series of petunias has become a favorite of designers of summer cottages, as well as active gardeners, for a reason, but for a number of advantages that distinguish it from other ornamental plants:

• this type of petunia is very easy to breed, as well as in subsequent cultivation and care;
• has a wide variety of shades of inflorescences;
• the plant has a dense flowering, often the inflorescences are so close that even the leaves of the shrub are not visible, a solid flower cap is obtained;
• any of the varieties grows to about the same height, which allows you to plant several types of such a plant on one flower bed, while maintaining the well-groomed appearance of the site;
• accepts temperature fluctuations well, suitable for almost any climate;
• blooms for a long time, which will allow for a long time to enjoy the beauty of petunia flowering on a personal plot or balcony;
• does not require constant feeding with fertilizers.

Many of the Easy Wave petunias (eg Easy Wave Burgundy Star) adapt perfectly to environmental conditions, soil moisture, temperature conditions, light conditions, etc.

However, in the first stages of growing, this plant requires special attention, which can be partly attributed to the disadvantages:

• the seeds being grown are not covered with earth, but with a special mixture that can be purchased at specialized gardening stores;
• if necessary, additional lighting for the sprouts may be needed;
• you should be more careful in the care in the first stages of cultivation, due to inexperience, you can pour the plant or, on the contrary, water it extremely rarely, which will eventually lead to the drying of the flower.

How to plant correctly

Best to grow petunia Ampel Shock Wave f1 with seeds. It is best to plant seeds between February and April. It is necessary to take loose light soil, plant seeds and lightly sprinkle with earth, after which it is good to spray. In order to maintain moisture, peat and clay must be added to the soil mixture. Spray the plant as often as possible. The container with seedlings must be covered with film or glass, it will need to be opened for half an hour every day to air the planting. If there is a short daylight hours, then you will need to use additional lighting. When you notice the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to spray with boiled warm water. And when the first leaves appear, you can also apply fertilizers. It is necessary to feed the plant during watering, 2 times every 7 days. When you notice that 2-3 strong leaves have appeared, you need to dive, deposit 1-2 shoots in different containers. A month after planting, the seedlings are best transplanted into a larger pot. When the seedlings are 3 months old, they can be planted outdoors. this planting is best done in late spring, when cold temperatures cannot return.

Care basics

Judging by the majority of gardeners' reviews, Shock Wave petunia is an unpretentious plant.

The natural climate for petunias is hot and humid, so it must be grown in well-lit areas, but not in direct sunlight.

The most suitable temperature for the Shock Wave petunia is + 16.18 ° С, moreover, the plant is able to tolerate temperature fluctuations up to + 12 ° С. In a harsh winter, it is difficult to maintain favorable conditions for the wintering of petunias, therefore, in the open field, the plant is most often grown as an annual.

To maintain a sufficient level of humidity in the summer, petunia is watered frequently. Additionally, it is recommended to spray the plants with boiled or settled water. During spraying, a large amount of moisture should be avoided on the petals, as this can contribute to rotting of the plant. And you should also provide a good drainage system in containers with petunia, so that excess water does not cause the formation of fungal diseases.

Unfortunately, like many garden ornamental plants, Shock Wave petunia is susceptible to infection and parasite attacks. Let's consider the most common problems.

• Formation of gray rot. It appears on foliage in the form of light brown spots, after which it spreads, covering the plant with a "fluffy" layer. The causes of this disease are temperatures below + 12 ° C, excess moisture, and a high nitrogen content in the soil.
• A fungal disease with powdery mildew appears with sudden changes in humidity and temperature. You can determine the presence of this disease by the white bloom on the shoots of the plant.During treatment, petunia is treated with sulfur-containing preparations, and severely affected shoots are removed.
• The most common and dangerous pest for the Shock Wave petunia is aphid, which feeds on the sweet sap of the plant. It is possible to eliminate parasites from the plant with a stream of water, and in case of severe infection, treatment with special insecticides is required.

Pros and cons of petunia varieties

Of course, every plant, every culture has its own characteristics. They can be expressed in both advantages and disadvantages. This petunia variety also has its pros and cons, which we cannot fail to mention. Since they can influence a person's opinion about whether he can and wants to plant this variety, and how ready he is for care measures.

Let's list a few advantages of this variety over all the others. These advantages include the following aspects:

• the bush can bloom quickly enough if you compare this variety of petunias with any other varieties and species. Petunias start blooming around the 14th day. And this is really very fast terms, which, of course, is an undoubted advantage.
• petunia blooms measuredly, slowly. This means you can enjoy flowering for a long time. And this is a huge plus for those who do not like the transient fading of culture.
• bad weather does not frighten this type of petunias at all. It can withstand extreme temperature changes. She also generally quite calmly refers to bad weather and strong winds, as well as to dry periods, to excessive heat.
• the petunia flowers give off a very bright and sweet scent that is really persistent. Some may like it and some may not. It all depends, again, on the individual tastes and preferences of gardeners.
• these petunias are quite conveniently placed not only outdoors, but also in balconies, window sills. They can grow in pots or in boxes, in small flower beds, they perfectly coexist with other crops. At the same time, the bushes look incredibly decorative. They can decorate any area or just any window sill or balcony.

At the same time, petunias have their disadvantages. Basically, they all boil down to one aspect - for the ovary, petunias need as many seeds as possible. This fact, one way or another, does not reflect in the best way on the quality of flowering. But nevertheless, if you properly care for the flowers, give them top dressing and moisturizing on time, then this deficiency will not affect globally on flowering and on the plant as a whole.

Landing features

"Red Velor" is advised to be planted in flowerpots with a volume of at least 30 liters. Planting is possible both by seed and cuttings. Seeds are advised to be scattered over the surface, without making the slightest deepening. It is recommended to use wooden or plastic boxes. To keep stable humidity, glass and plastic wrap are used.

Small shoots are not watered, but sprayed from a spray bottle

When planting seedlings in winter, it is extremely important to have enhanced lighting. It is necessary to dive the plant as soon as a pair of leaves appears

Landing in free ground occurs exclusively in the spring, after the danger of frost has disappeared. "Red Velor" feels good only in loose, nutrient-rich soil.

Abundant sunlight is very valuable for the plant. But direct lighting or drafts can be fatal. During disembarkation applied to flower beds scheme 0.3x0.6 m. Self-preparation of the soil is quite possible.

To do this, use equal volumes:

• swamp peat;
• turf;
• washed and calcined sand;
• humus.

How to care?

"Red Velor" cannot develop without systematic irrigation. If the heat is very strong, the plant should be watered twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. At the same time, they must take care that the water does not stagnate at the roots.You can use only filtered or settled water. It must be strictly room temperature.

Of the additional manipulations, it deserves attention:

• systematic loosening of the topsoil;
• active removal of dead buds;
• the addition of mineral fertilizers;
• regular pruning;
• getting rid of dried up branches and buds.

The first pruning is done after the first flowering. The signal for gardeners is flower shredding. Usually, 2 or 3 pruning is carried out over the summer, activating flowering. However, within a decade after such treatment, the bushes must be fed. For this, compositions containing a lot of nitrogen are used.

Top dressing is carried out on the 20-25th day after the pick. The optimal choice is complex mineral mixtures that dissolve well in water. For young seedlings, the saturation of the solution should be 50% less than for adult plants. Despite the hybrid origin of the Red Velor petunia, it is still susceptible to disease. The main threat is represented by gray rot, late blight, powdery mildew. Among insects, aphids, spider mites and whiteflies are dangerous.

For information on how to transplant petunias, see the next video.

Varieties of varieties and their features

Petunia is divided into 2 parts:

• Shock;
• Easy.

Each part contains more subspecies. The florist only needs to choose the shade he needs.

Shock Wave: variety of varieties

The subcategory includes the types of petunias that the summer resident chooses for his plot according to the description.

Shock Wave Deep Purple

Ground cover type of flowers. They are used universally, including for vertical gardening. The flowering time is long. The flowers are burgundy, the diameter is 5-6 cm.

Shock Wave Pink Wayne

Has small flowers. Seedlings are small, but they bloom earlier than other representatives. Cropping required. Grown in hanging containers and on balconies.

Shock Wave Denim

The long flowering time allows petunia to be grown for any use. Lavender flowers will add a special atmosphere to any room.

Shock Wave Coconut

Flower diameter 4 cm, milky shade with creamy yellow veins. Used to create compositions in hanging containers.

Easy Wave: subspecies features

Each species has its own characteristics, in order to understand how petunias differ from others, it is necessary to compare their characteristics.

Easy Wave Red Velor

The flowers are of an unusual color, the center is black, and the rest of the area is maroon. It blooms well in short daylight conditions. Flowers are located tightly to each other. Therefore, the bush looks very impressive during flowering. Scourges reach 1 m.

Easy Wave Yellow

Shoots extend to a length of 0.8 m. The height is small, 15 cm. The flowers are 4-6 cm in diameter. The main color is yellow, the border is white.

Easy Wave Violet

The shade of flowers is purple. Plants easily tolerate extreme heat and sudden cold snaps. They are undemanding in leaving. No need to pinch or trim the shoots.

Easy Wave Burgundy Star

The height of the plants is 2.5 m, the size of the lash reaches 1 m. The flowers are located very close to each other. No foliage is visible during flowering.

Easy Wave Berry Velor

The shade of flowers is unusual, deep pink. Diameter 5-7 cm. Plants are resistant to unfavorable growing conditions. The length of the lash is 1 m.

Features of growing and care

It is optimal to sow seedlings from February to April.

The seeds are usually sold in granules, which must dissolve. In order for the seeds to germinate in the light, it is necessary to sow in the seedling boxes superficially, without sprinkling the granules with earth.

For a better microclimate, cover with glass or foil, then the earth will not dry out.

If you are sowing petunias in February, you will need additional lighting.

Seedlings will appear at room temperature in 5-7 days. When 1-2 leaves come out, you need to pick. For this, you can use cassettes 3 × 3 cm.

The temperature for growth should be 15-17 ° C. From April to May, they are transplanted into pots with a diameter of 9 cm.

It is useful to harden the seedlings during growing, at 12-16 degrees, this contributes to the growth of a good root system.

In open ground, you need to plant 3-month-old seedlings at the end of May, when there is no longer a chance of frost threat.

Flower care

The variety perfectly tolerates short daylight hours, grows very intensively.

Although this ampelous petunia is very undemanding to care, waterlogging or drying out of the soil is unacceptable.

For plants in a basket, the minimum volume of soil is 7 liters, and the optimal one is 15 liters.

Long and lush flowering will provide moderate watering, loosening and top dressing.

A light soil is suitable, its pH should be 5.5-6. It is advisable to feed the flower once a week with complex fertilizers.

No pinching is required. Removal of wilted inflorescences stimulates profuse flowering.

Pruning can help shape or "rejuvenate" the plant.

Petunia Easy Wave

Diseases and pests

Both seedlings and the flowers themselves can get sick.

The most common causes are diseases such as black leg, gray and white gil, chlorosis and pests.

Important! Prevention of ailments is a high-quality soil and a suitable microclimate. Do not allow excessive or insufficient watering, lack of lighting .. The fight against black leg, rot consists in the urgent removal of an infectious specimen and processing the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate

The fight against black leg, rot consists in the urgent removal of the infectious specimen and the treatment of the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Yellowed seedlings indicate a lack of iron (chlorosis), this can be caused not only by poor soil, but also by abundant watering.

If the seedlings are too elongated, this indicates a lack of lighting or too high an air temperature.

In this case, you can cut off its tops and deepen the roots a little, not forgetting to adjust the microclimate parameters.

The most common pest of petunias is aphids, it causes deformation and wilting of the flower. When the whitefly settles, the petunia turns yellow and withers. Small insects thrips are also dangerous for the plant, they affect the upper side of the leaves.

A symptom of a spider mite will be lightened leaves, which are then covered with dark dots and cobwebs.

Powdery mildew is especially terrible for a flower, it covers all parts of the plant with a white bloom and occurs most often due to improper care.

All these diseases, if not treated, lead to the death of the plant, chemicals, folk remedies and glue traps for insects can help in the fight against them.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Many gardeners were pleasantly surprised by such a long flowering of the Easy Wave variety, as well as the dense spherical crown that the plant forms.

On thematic forums, the owners of multi-colored petunias do not get tired of boasting photos of their spectacular pets and the ease of caring for them.

Flowers grow quickly and do not need pinching or pruning, they do not tolerate short-term heat and cold snap badly.

Of the merits, the pleasant delicate aroma of ampelous petunia is also called.

Florists note the good germination of seeds in granules of the Russian company Aelita and foreign companies. Some have noticed that this variety has insufficient plasticity of the whips.

Basically, reviews about this variety are enthusiastic and positive.

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Care

At first glance, it may seem to many that such a beautiful flower will require a lot of attention, however, this is a deep misconception. This particular specimen is one of the most unpretentious among landscape plants. Of course, those who want to grow such a flower on their own will need a little more time and effort. It is planted in the winter, since the entire cultivation process can take more than one month.

In the first five weeks, you should carefully monitor the soil moisture level (rather high) and the air temperature (about 23-26 degrees).After the emergence of the shoot, the temperature drops to 18-20 degrees, the soil should be slightly damp. The light should come in for 14-16 hours. When the first leaves appear, the plant needs even more light.

At the next stage, the sprout is transplanted into a small container so that the flower has the opportunity to further develop its root system. During this period, the plant needs additional fertilization. During the day, young petunia should receive the maximum amount of light, and at night the temperature should be reduced to 14-15 degrees. You need to water the flower as soon as the soil begins to dry out, the main thing is not to overdo it with watering.

At about 6-9 weeks, the petunia should be transplanted into a free pot (diameter from 25 centimeters) so that the plant can freely develop its root system. It is necessary to ensure that the seedlings receive a sufficient amount of sunlight and periodically supply them with various trace elements for active growth and development. An adult flower also enjoys sunbathing. This is due to the fact that petunia was bred in America, where the climate corresponds to high humidity and a lot of sunlight.

Water the flower in moderation as soon as the soil begins to dry out a little. You should not trim the petunia so that it can form its crown normally. Sometimes rotten and dried leaves and flowers can be removed. In order for a plant to grow healthy and strong, it must at least occasionally be pampered with various nutritious fertilizers that can be purchased at agricultural stores.

Reviews about this variety of petunia are very promising. The surveyed amateur gardeners, as well as professional landscape designers, agree that this plant will be a wonderful decoration for any personal plot, as well as a gazebo or balcony.

For a video on the proper care of petunias, see below.

Main varieties

Petunia "Red Velor" is a cascading ampelous flower. It is appreciated by both home growers and landscape design lovers. The plant is very vigorous and develops rapidly. It would be difficult to find suitable analogs for it. The total height of the bush can be more than 0.5 m.

During flowering, this petunia produces a lot of flowers, each with a diameter of 0.05 - 0.06 m. They can have a wide variety of colors. The variety is considered very resistant to fungal infection and recovers quite quickly after rains. Although the plant comes from South America, it has adapted well to the Russian climate.

Opera Supreme is an ampelous Japanese variety with teardrop-shaped branches about 1 m long.

Mona Lisa F1 can be painted in different tones of red. But it must be borne in mind that the large flowers of this plant belong only to the male variety.

But the amazing resistance of this plant to frost allows you to enjoy the appearance of its flowers even in October.

Lovers of small varieties will like petunia "Limbo", which also blooms very early. But among the cascading varieties, "Ramblin" stands out.

Petunia Blanket red is an attractive varietal series. Such a plant is considered unpretentious, and can be used to decorate balconies and decorate small architectural forms. You can not be limited only to ampel cultivation. Quite well Blanket red is used on flower beds, alpine slides. Some varieties of this group can be grown in the format of short shrubs.

Petunia Ray red forms a spherical crown. Plant height ranges from 0.2 to 0.25 m. The culture blooms early. The Peppy hot red series looks compact and blooms profusely. The density of the plant is very high. The flower caps of this variety are quite beautiful. The Famous red star is also distinguished by its elegance. This is a semi-ample petunia, the height of which ranges from 0.3 to 0.4 m.

"Purple Crinoline" definitely deserves a separate discussion. Seed germination, according to agronomists, reaches 88%.Plants are often referred to as "dazzling" in appearance. The epithet "crinoline" is due to the corrugated perimeter of the flower. As soon as the first summer bloom begins, the garden will resemble a solemn ball.

The ball-like bush has a height of 0.25-0.35 m. Its diameter is 0.35 m. Large flowers are painted in purple tones. Their value ranges from 0.1 to 0.12 m. It is necessary to sow the seeds of "Crinoline purple" in February and March, expecting shoots on average after 10 days.

It is possible to transplant petunias of this variety to a stable growing place only after the end of the frost. Flowering continues throughout the growing season. You can use the culture to decorate boxes on the balcony, window sills, curbs of low height. Crinoline purple is often grown in significant quantities for sale. In this case, you must use pots with a diameter of 0.1 m.

The "Horizon red F1" is also notable. The variety gives rather thick petals and tolerates high humidity well. Culture loves warmth and light, it survives dry times well. The only requirement for land is fertility. Care can be limited to systematic feeding and watering. "Horizon red F1" shows itself well when landscaping a balcony. With its help, you can also make a flower bed, border, rabatka. The diameter of the flowers is up to 0.07 m. The total height of the plants is 0.3 m. It is necessary to sow seeds from February 20 to March 20 (if the weather forecast permits).

It is appropriate to complete the review of red petunias on the "Virtuoso Red" variety. This series is popular all over the world and allows the formation of very large flowers. The culture is suitable for general gardening, and for the formation of compositions in flower beds. In a pot planting, petunia grows up to 0.2 m, and in gardens - from 0.3 to 0.4 m.The flower size is 0.1-0.13 m.

For cultivation, a peat medium with neutral acidity is used. Perfect results are achieved with granulated seeds. Do not cover planted seeds. Before each watering, the soil should be dried, otherwise the cotyledons will not open.