So you enquire, “What distinguishes a WaveTM from a Supertunia?”
The Tidal WaveTM series of WaveTM petunias can grow up to 22 inches tall, however they were primarily developed to be used as ground covers when they were first launched in the early 1990s. They have the Tidal WaveTM, a large flower with higher plants, the Shock WaveTM, a little flower with vivid colours, and the Easy WaveTM, a spreading variant. The WaveTM Petunia is best utilised as a ground cover because it grows from seed and forms a large, dense root ball that could be difficult for baskets and containers. Long stemmed WaveTM petunias may become overgrown, have bare stems, delayed flowering, and need to be pruned back in the middle to end of the summer in order to promote new growth and flowers.
A more recent variety of petunias called Proven Winners Supertunias come in both single and double blooms with a vast array of colours. Cuttings rather than seeds are used to grow Petunia Supertunia. Supertunias do not produce seed because they do not originate from seeds. Because all of the energy is directed towards flower creation rather than seed production, the Proven Winners petunias are more floriferous. With the exception of Vistas petunias, which have a mounding habit and can grow to be 24 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, Petunia Supertunia typically stand around 6- 10 inches tall and can spread/trail up to 24-36 inches. Supertunias have shorter stems than WaveTM Petunias, more leaves and flowers, and higher heat and humidity tolerance throughout the sweltering summer months. In comparison to WavesTM, Supertunia petunias are more suited for containers and hanging baskets since they do not produce a root ball that is as large and dense and will remain longer in the container. Additionally, Proven Winners petunias spill less in pots and baskets, making for a more attractive flower arrangement.
We offer a few watering and fertiliser suggestions to ensure that your flowers perform at their peak and endure far into the fall. We advise providing the appropriate amount of feed in addition to daily watering as needed for all annuals and potted plants. We advise feeding with a water-soluble fertiliser once a week while watering often during the hot summer months. Your plants could require a minor “haircut” to maintain their finest appearance during the summer. You could discover that hanging baskets only only a little trimming at the bottom of the pot. You could discover that shaving off a few inches from combination planters can give them a new look. I can’t stress this enough: treat your plants with the same respect you would do a living thing. A plant requires frequent feeding and watering much like a human being does to stay healthy.
Supertunias last how long?
The fertiliser is protected by a tough casing to ensure long-term use. Depending on the type of shell, it may be administered every six to eight weeks or even once a month.
What varieties of Supertunia are there?
Period. These stunning plants contain flowers that range in colour from the purest white to a rich, royal purple, and they are self-cleaning and floriferous. Compared to other petunias on the market today, the single, double, mini, Vista, or Mini VistaTM Supertunia are a league apart.
The best supertunia is which one?
How can you determine which of the several colourful Supertunias, among other stunning flowers, is perfect for you? Supertunias are all varieties of petunia, although they differ greatly in size and behaviour. Their names can provide insight into how they develop. To make your decision easier, let’s examine each variety in more detail.
Supertunia Vista
The word “Vista in these varieties of Supertunias indicates how much ground they cover. The ideal kind for growing in a landscape is Supertunia Vista. With a single 4-potted plant growing 12–24 tall and spreading up to 4′ across in a single season, they are some of the biggest petunias you will find. In this video, you can see how huge they can get. Supertunia Vista petunias are the way to go if you want to add a lot of colour for a little money.
Petunias from the Supertunia Vista variety can also be grown in large pots and hanging baskets. You should be careful not to plant too many of them in the container because they are so big and powerful, and you should pair them with other strong plants. Sweet potato vines, Diamond Mountain euphorbia, and Proven Winners sweet alyssum cultivars make excellent companions.
Supertunia Mini Vista
Choose Supertunia Mini Vista types if you like the way Supertunia Vista petunias appear but don’t have much area to fill. The bright, neat edging around the front of the border created by these mounding to gently spreading petunias looks lovely without getting too tall or wide to block your walkway. They look stunning planted on their own in a hanging basket or patio pot. They do not blend as well with other flowers in container recipes because of their dense growth.
Supertunia Mini Vista petunias can spread out up to 2′ wide and grow 6–12 tall. They produce smaller flowers than ordinary petunias, yet throughout the entire growing season, colourful blooms totally cover their foliage. They resemble calibrachoa blooms in appearance, but there is a key distinction between the two: petunias thrive considerably better in the ground than calibrachoa. Superbell Mini Vista petunias are a great alternative if you want to plant Superbells in the ground because of their attractive appearance. View of Supertunia Mini Vista Violet Star in our landscape is shown below.
Supertunia Trailing Varieties
Supertunia Trailing petunias are a fantastic option if you want to develop a hanging basket, deck, or window box with very long, trailing stems. This breed of petunia stays little (around 4-8) but develops long branches that, by the end of the growing season, will be at least 3′ long. Even photographs of well-grown plants with 5–6′-long trails have been captured. Weekly feedings will encourage this kind of growth. While their flowers are smaller than those of Supertunia Mini Vista petunias, the stems are entirely covered in vibrant blooms.
Supertunia Charm Varieties
From the name “Charm,” you might infer that these petunias are small and incredibly adorable. Supertunia Charm types are perfect if you want to add a burst of colour here and there in your landscape among other plants, are utilising smaller upright containers or hanging baskets, or all of the above.
Each plant produces a substantial pile of lush green foliage that is entirely engulfed in tiny, intensely coloured blossoms. It normally spreads 18–24 broad and grows 6–12 tall. Supertunia Daybreak Charm in our glasshouse can be seen in more detail here. Try growing petunias with the Supertunia Charm if you’ve had trouble with Superbells. They may be simpler to cultivate, but they will offer you the same appearance.
Standard Supertunia Varieties
As you suspected, The remaining Supertunia petunia types fall under this umbrella category. These plants are listed without further descriptive words like “Vista” or “Charm.” For instance, one of our most well-liked petunia varieties is Supertunia BordeauxTM. Check it out in this video with some lovely alyssum from the Snow Princess that is growing in our garden.
In comparison to Supertunia Vista petunias, standard Supertunia petunias are fluffy, mounded to spreading plants that grow swiftly. Typically, they spread out 18–24 broad and grow 6–12 tall. Their blossoms are the size you would anticipate a typical petunia flower to be, and they are comparable in size to the Vistas. They feature the widest colour range of any variety of Supertunia, and some have double flowers. They come in plain, patterned, and veined variations. They thrive in containers but also grow well in natural settings. They are simple to combine with the majority of other flower varieties in container recipes because of their ordinary vitality.
You can pick any variety of Supertunia petunia, and they will all benefit from the same quantity of sunlight, water, and food.
Sun
The ideal amount of sunlight for petunias is six or more hours per day, ideally in the late afternoon. Even while they can survive with less sunlight, they won’t flower as frequently. The general guideline for petunias is that more sun is better.
WaterPetunias benefit from regular wetness. Do not allow them to become so dry that they begin to wilt. Growing petunias is simple with drip irrigation or self-watering containers, and you will be rewarded with amazing growth and floral power.
Feeding
Petunias consume a lot of food. For optimal blossom power, it is advised to feed plants with water-soluble plant food once a week or every third time you water with continuous release plant food. Try feeding your petunias more frequently if you notice that they aren’t producing many flowers or are starting to get stringy. To encourage new growth, you can also give them a gentle trim a few times per season.
Deadheading
The good news about Supertunia petunias is right here! Supertunias don’t require deadheading like many other petunias do, so they bloom continuously throughout the season. They shed cleanly since their blossoms are self-cleaning, and the plant won’t stop blooming to set seed. One of the main benefits of selecting Supertunia petunias over other products is this. Such magnificence with very little effort!
Supertunias are they suitable for hanging baskets?
Conclusion. Infinite Vista Because of their robust growth and eye-catching bloom display, bubblegum plants are a favourite among many growers and are a common flower option for hanging baskets.
Do all Supertunias look alike?
Popular petunia lines Wave and Supertunias are frequently misunderstood.
Although both are well-known for their simplicity in cultivation, profusion of blossoms, and spectacular growth, there are some characteristics that set both plants apart from one another.
A quick disclaimer
Before we continue, it is important to be aware that there are several types of Wave petunias and Supertunias that will differ somewhat from what is covered in this text.
For instance, while the majority of Wave petunias are ground covers with little height, there are other series, such as Tidal Wave petunias, that can mound significantly.
The same is true with Supertunias, which come in a variety of series, some of which require different levels of care and growth.
For accurate growing instructions relating to whatever you are planting, you should always check the tags on your plants.
Let’s now discuss some significant contrasts between Supertunias and Wave petunias.
What kind of petunia grows best in hanging baskets?
Two further popular varieties of petunias are Cascadia and Surfinia. These have a trailing habit, striking colours, and an abundance of flowers. Typically, they feature unusually coloured broad flowers similar to regular petunias. These petunias have a lot of fascinating veining and shading. They spread or trail to a height of around 18 inches and are also simple to maintain. The window boxes and hanging baskets are the ideal places to plant these petunias.
Petunia ‘Phantom’
The petunia cultivar “Phantom” is particularly striking, with velvety black blossoms that mature to have yellow demarcations on each petal, giving them a starry look. The growth habit of this cultivar is erect and mounding.
Petunia ‘Rose Vein Velvet’
One of the greatest petunias to start from seed is reportedly “Rose Vein Velvet.” On trailing stems that can reach a length of 1m, multitudes of the pink, veined blooms are produced. An excellent cultivar for window boxes and hanging baskets.
Petunia ‘Black Satin’
The lavish petunia “Black Satin” has aubergine-colored flowers with a satiny finish. This small cultivar contrasts dramatically with light and vibrantly coloured bedding plants.
Petunia ‘Bingo Red’
The Bingo line of compact, upright plants, which come in a variety of colours, includes the petunia variety known as “Bingo Red.” They are perfect for planting in little pots that may be scattered around because they are compact.
Petunia ‘Priscilla’
Petunia cultivars including “Priscilla” (shown), “Candy Floss,” and “Susanna” are part of the Tumbelina group. They feature larger, double, ruffled blooms than other trailing kinds.
Petunia ‘Cascadias Rim Magenta’
One of the Cascadia petunias, “Cascadias Rim Magenta,” is distinguished by its tendency to trail. They grow beautifully in window boxes and pots, or they can spill over the sides of hanging baskets. “Cascadias Indian Summer” and “Cascadias Rim Violet” are two other Cascadia petunias to grow.
All summer long do Supertunias bloom?
Above: Performance of supertunia in landscape, containers, and hanging baskets.
The most popular annual flowers we sell are supertunia petunias, and they have been for many years. Why are Supertunias still being planted? It might be because they bloom profusely without stopping or needing to be deadheaded from spring till October. Perhaps it’s because it’s simple to choose a pair that complements your style among their wide range of colour options. Perhaps it’s because people like to watch hummingbirds and butterflies visit Supertunias for a snack in the afternoon. Or perhaps it’s because they work so well in landscapes, hanging baskets, and containers.
Interested in raising incredible Supertunia petunias like these? To keep your petunias blooming all summer, use these suggestions.
Petunias grow and bloom best in sun.
- Supertunias can be grown if they receive at least six hours a day of direct sunlight. Even great is over six hours.
- Because plants obtain their energy from the sun, the more sun they receive, the more blossoms and stronger growth they will experience.
- Move your Supertunias to a position with more sunlight if they appear healthy but aren’t growing quickly or have few flowers.
Petunias thrive with consistent moisture.
- The lifeblood of plants is water. It must continuously flow up from their roots and evaporate out through their leaves.
- The flow of water stops when a plant wilts, and until it does, the plant stops growing and flowering. By giving your plants constant moisture, you can prevent stunting their growth.
- Your Supertunias may dry out quickly depending on your climate and the season. When the pot feels light to the touch and/or the soil feels dry to the touch when you stick your finger about an inch into it, it’s time to water.
- A drip irrigation system like WaterWise works wonders on Supertunia petunias. It may automatically water your plants on a predetermined schedule when set to a timer, giving them the regularity they require to thrive.
Petunias are hungry flowers. Feed them often.
- Plant food contains the minerals and nutrients that plants require to create new leaves and blooms in addition to the energy that the sun provides for plants. If your petunias are blooming poorly despite thriving in full sun, they are probably starving.
- Petunias are similar to ravenous teens. They enjoy being fed frequently. Every third time you water them, we advise feeding them with our premium water soluble plant food. Why do we refer to it as premium? Because it includes minor nutrients and EDDHA Iron, which keeps the foliage healthy, full, and green throughout the season.
- When you plant your Supertunias in the spring, we advise adding our premium continuous release plant food, which comes in pellet form, to the soil around them in addition to the water soluble plant food. The pellets’ unique covering is intended to release more food during the summer, when your plants develop the quickest.
Petunias enjoy a haircut now and then.
- You know how getting a new haircut makes us feel a little more energised? In the same way, petunias.
- Near the bottom of the pot or basket, clip any stems that have grown longer than the others to bring them into line. To encourage them to branch out with new growth if you’re growing them in the ground, prune the ends of the branches by 20%.
- Your petunias will go a few days without blooming after you trim the ends of the stems, but you’ll be astonished at how quickly they recover and look better than ever.
- To ensure that your Supertunias continue to bloom well into the fall, repeat this cutting procedure in late summer or early fall.