Supertunia Mini Vista® Violet Star Petunia Plant

Supertunia Mini Vista® Violet Star Petunia will delight with its small, violet flowers with white stars! These are highly visible from passing sidewalks, absolutely loaded with blooms, and as vibrant as they come. Use them in your hanging baskets, containers or window boxes for a season long celebration of color. Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Supertunia Mini Vista® Violet Star Petunia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 12-24 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5
• - Well-draining, fertile soil or a good potting soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
• - Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing season
• - Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer at planting and mid-season

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning required; Supertunias are self-cleaning
• - If plants become leggy, trim back by about one-third to rejuvenate

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids and whiteflies
• - Monitor for fungal diseases in humid conditions or with overhead watering

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces an abundance of flowers in a wide range of colors
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall without deadheading

Light Requirements:

• - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and can withstand high temperatures better than traditional petunias
• - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Supertunia® Petunia:

Supertunia petunias pair well with plants that complement their vigorous growth habit and share similar growing conditions. Some excellent companions include:

• - Superbells Calibrachoa: These small-flowered relatives of petunias blend well with Supertunias
• - Superbena Verbena: Offers complementary flower clusters and heat tolerance
• - Sweet Potato Vine: Provides contrasting foliage color and texture
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
• - Diamond Frost Euphorbia: Offers airy, white flowers that contrast nicely with Supertunias

Supertunia Mini Vista® Violet Star Petunia hybrid 'USTUNJ1901' USPP 28,051, Can 5,516