Tidal Waves Cover Bridge

Tidal waves, as in petunias, are the best flower for landscaping.  That is my opinion, and I don't think anyone will convince me otherwise.  So many people I talk to absolutely hate petunias.  Most of them are not aware of the different types, though. The following photos are tidal wave "cherry" petunias, and even within a type, some colors perform better than others.

I plant two tidal wave petunias about 10-12 inches apart because they are a hedge forming petunia.  The two plants grow together and support each other in high winds and storms, and make a nice canopy.

I trim petunias so they form a compact bush instead of long stems growing from the main stem.

They continue to grow and I fertilize them if they need it.

They have filled in the space, and I monitor them for water, fertilizing, trimming and budworms.  Budworms love to eat petunia buds which result in no blooms!

The results are stunning!  The two little plants grew into a massive bunch of flowers.  This is why I love them for landscaping.  They cover a lot of ground at a low cost.  There is maintenance to them like any other plant, but the results are worth it.