How long do Supertunias last?
The fertilizer is wrapped in a hard shell so it lasts and lasts. Depending on the type of shell it can be applied once a month of even every 6-8 weeks. A big time saver and it reduces run off of excess fertilizer into the soil.
Why are Supertunias so expensive?
Then, in 2006 the Supertunia was introduced by Proven Winners, a popular breeder of premier plant varieties. Like many patented brands of flowers, Supertunias can not be grown from seed by greenhouses. While this makes Supertunias a more expensive option, it also controls the quality and healthiness of the plant.
Are Supertunia perennials?
This Petunia is perennial in hardiness zones 10-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Fertilize often for best summer performance.
Can Supertunias take full sun?
Follow these tips for best success. Petunias grow and bloom best in sun. If you have at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, you can grow Supertunias. Sun is what generates energy in plants, so the more sun they get, the stronger the plants will grow and the more flowers they will produce.
How many Supertunias are in a hanging basket?
Don’t overcrowd your basket with plants If you are planting your Bubblegum petunia plants in a hanging basket yourself, you’ll want to plant no more than 5 plants for a large hanging basket (12″ to 14″ hanging basket). We plant a maximum of 3 Supertunia Vista Bubblegum plants in a 12″ hanging basket.
How tall do Supertunias grow?
six to eight inches tall
This is perhaps the greatest petunia ever invented. This one plant, by the end of August, may be six feet across — or more. It only grows six to eight inches tall and is solid.
What is the difference between a wave petunia and the supertunia?
The Wave petunia is an aggressive grower that quickly overtakes the allotted space. It will choke out other flowers grown in the same container or near them in a bed. Supertunias, are less aggressive making them suitable for adding to containers and hanging baskets along with other flowers.
What’s the difference between supertunia and supertunia Vista?
Regular Supertunia petunias are vigorous with slightly mounded habits that function as both fillers and spillers in containers. Compared to Supertunia Vista, these plants are shorter, but over time can almost match the spread of a Vista. They function as fillers and spillers in combination recipes.
How tall do Supertunias get?
How far apart should you plant Supertunias?
We recommend 12-18” spacing between Supertunia Vista Bubblegum plants in the ground. That means you’ll need two plants for every 5-7 feet of ground you have to cover. Space the plants equally in the ground so they fill out evenly with no bare spots in between.
How far apart should I plant Supertunias?
How big do Supertunias get?
This is perhaps the greatest petunia ever invented. This one plant, by the end of August, may be six feet across — or more. It only grows six to eight inches tall and is solid.
