Petunia Supertunia Bubblegum
petunia [Supertunia Vista Bubblegum]
A vigorous, bushy, semi-trailing tender perennial usually grown as an annual. Produces abundant, fluted pink flowers with darker pink veins from late spring to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Genus
Petunia can be annuals or perennials, with simple leaves and large, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after all risk of frosts has passed. Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal foot rot and virus diseases
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