PROS & CONS of Supertunias! 🌺🌺🌺 || Proven Winners Supertunias || Growing Supertunias

[@kelliwebb2870]

Mine have already died. Zone 10a Southwest Florida. They don’t like heat! After Ian I have found that natives are what does the best. They come back and can take a beating. Trying to fill my massive Ian holes in my garden with natives. I’m in the tropics so it’s all beautiful.

[@shesamadgardener]

Natives are definitely a great direction to go!

[@katherynmorris38]

Natives are great and I love the tropicals! Supertunia in my experience (I live in south Georgia so not only very hot but very humid) can take the heat love it and full sun all day. Other petunias not so much. Supertunias are only made by Proven Winners. They will always come in a container or with a tag that says proven winners.

[@robinnehls8057]

I’m a northern gardener and Proven winners are everywhere. I do volunteer gardens for a cemetery, which btw is my favorite garden. The people who visit their loved ones graves are truly wonderful. Anyway, I may try these as a landscaping flower because big blocks of color are my favorites for public places. Thanks Bubblegum sounds like a cheerful flower 🌸.

[@shesamadgardener]

Yes I hope they begin to have more available in the south!

[@imissnickplur4964]

that's admirable of you doing that volunteer gardening for that cemetery, im sure many families appreciate that

[@maryhix4904]

I bought my Bubble gum at a lovely Amish nursery in Clarita OK. and they have been amazing. Very little deadheading and very hardy in the heat. Mine get sun from sun up til about 1:30 - 2:00 and coverage is about 30" plus. I will be adding more containers for next year and more colors. Cost was $3.99 for 4" pots.

[@shesamadgardener]

That is an amazing price!!!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I love supertunias; they are a better version of petunias because I DESPISE deadheading petunias. I have the same trouble finding the supertunias that you have. One year I found Bordeaux and Honey at my nearby Lowe's, but not in the past couple of years. It takes at least 3 years for those lovely plants we see the big KZbin gardeners planting to spread out to the local hinterlands. Garden centers don't want to spend money for expensive plants they are not sure will sell great! I think you are onto something about the northern plant companies spreading south. The gorgeous plants grown in western Michigan, southeast Michigan, and New Hampshire have challenges with our hot humid summers. Proven Winners plants are beautiful! They were bred for northern conditions. I lived in Michigan, in the areas where the big plant growers are located. Summers are great there. Days can be hot, but nights cool off. Great for hydrangeas that pink up according to temperature. We don't have growing seasons like Mackinac Island, MI. I am going to try more Southern Living Plant Collection plants this year. They have more heat tolerance. My southeastern, coastal NC, zone 8a has WAY more trouble with heat than cold. I do have to say I am a sucker for the beautiful colors of Proven Winners plants.

[@shesamadgardener]

I need to do explore Southern Living Plants as well!

[@rosemarypurnell3674]

I came across a great selection of Proven Winners Supertunias last week at a local nursery (Plants for all Seasons) here in the Cypress/Houston area. I almost bought some bubblegum and jazzberry ones, but remembered how they fried last year in our blazing hot summer, and passed them up. I came across some pink and red achillea (yarrow) that I had been looking for and bought those instead in hopes of using them in my cut flower arrangements. Since they are a perennial, I didn't feel guilty about the money spent on them. Good video with lots of helpful information.

[@shesamadgardener]

I’m a big fan of yarrow but I’ve neglected mine … I need to dig them up and move them to some different locations.

[@ddc2343d]

I love supertunias, they last all all season with minimal effort. I live in a hot dry climate and they bloom all summer even when It gets into the 100's. My biggest issue is the $$ of them. They are so expensive for a single plant. I was spending a couple hundred a year on them but started saving plants over winter and propage my own now. I just let a tray of them limp along all winter. In Janueary i start feeding them and taking cutting. They are extremely easy to propagate from cuttings.

[@shesamadgardener]

Awesome! I wish I could get mine to last through the summer. Do you prune yours back?

[@cherylhee9762]

I never knew you could take cuttings! Thx

[@janebentrott5984]

I grew supertunias for the first time last year. I loved them and thought they were worth the extra cost!

[@shesamadgardener]

So happy you had a good experience with them!

[@lisab.1595]

I mix Bubblegum with Jazzberry and it looks gorgeous. This year I added two new Supertunia's, the Saffron Finch which also is a heavy bloomer. I also tried this year, the Hoopla. Now the Hoopla started off slow, and then suddenly took off. It just may be the area where I have it planted, but it's doing great right now. I'm in Texas and it's been 100° lately so I've really had to keep on top of the watering. Yes, they need a lot of water and I find that if I skip one day they start shriveling but I can usually pull them back to life, if I miss two days of watering, they won't come back, so water is very important and I have them in an area with tons of sun, but partial shade mid-afternoon.

[@shesamadgardener]

That’s awesome that you have had such success! If don’t think I could water them every day to keep them going … mine are set up to drip and still have a hard time.

[@marywhitfield7553]

I agree they are much more expensive in the south. Here in NCz8a I order from proven winners direct and orders over $45 are free delivery; they usually have a good selection. Agree they are worth it and I don’t fertilize mine like Garden Answer, Gardening with Creekside and some other big you tubers and they bloom great. Mine usually last into September and I water everything by hand, no self watering pots or drip irrigation. Your yard is beautiful.

[@shesamadgardener]

Watering by hand is hard but can be beneficial as you force yourself to examine your plants on a daily basis.

[@barbboehmfeld4138]

Are there a mounding white petunia? The swowdrift is tall and leggy

[@rodroller3328]

I have the same white PVC sewer line cleanout in my front bed. I painted it dark brown with some exterior trim paint and it blends right in with the mulch. You could use any brown paint, a can of flat brown Krylon spray paint would be the easiest/cheapest option.

[@shesamadgardener]

Great tip!

[@sharonhart1232]

I like that you dedicated this video to supertunias. This is my first time finding them and first time planting them. I'm in Louisiana zone 8b so your videos really help me out a lot.

[@shesamadgardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

Great video. I have purchased online and you get free shipping if you spend enough. MAJOR CON: They attract "bud worm" (green caterpillars) and you need to get ahead of them or you'll have NO blooms left. You'll know if you have them because you start to see holes in your blooms and little black dots (excrement) on the leaves. I use BT and spray them. Other than that, they are beautiful!!

[@summerofstacey6676]

Yes agree on being diligent about the bT

[@shesamadgardener]

I haven’t dealt with the bud worms before but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time 😬

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

Been planting Supertunia’s for several years now, always got to have me some bubblegum; I’ve tried some of the double blooming varieties as well; very pleased. This year I’m doing a pink/purple and lime green in my window boxes so I’m trying Picasso in purple. I’m in zone 8a Atlanta and mines last most years from March April until late November, weekly feeding and monthly trimming!

[@shesamadgardener]

I would love to try Picasso!

[@DzejlanJaylaHadziefendic]

Thank you for the great content in every video. I keep coming back to this one - watching for the 3rd 4th time (and not just this video but several others). You provide educational and true to your experience information! Thanks again!

[@shesamadgardener]

Aww that makes me feel great! So happy this helps you!

[@michellepollino4986]

I love supertunias the color just pops in your garden! Everything is looking amazing in your garden!

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarastephens2890]

Love Supertunias! You make gardening fun!

[@shesamadgardener]

Aww thanks!

[@8helenjhouston8]

I love that you deadhead as you are presenting - you just can’t help yourself!!! I have the same “problem” 😂.

[@shesamadgardener]

Right?! 😂😂😂😂

[@vickijackson9115]

Thank you for sharing the Petunia information. I agreed with your info on our heat. The Jazzberry is one of my favorites.

[@shesamadgardener]

You are so welcome!

[@nettysenoj3964]

I can totally handle a video on just supertunias. I’m a bit south of you in Round Rock, TX (zone 8b). I have several (5) local nurseries that carry PW and I’m happy to say over the last 5 years each has slowly increased the PW inventory. They still don’t have tons, but the selection is getting better. I have a fairly large yard and buy entire trays when I find something I’d like for my borders. I was beside myself when I found the supertunia Bordeaux, queen tut, and vermillionaire last week. My bubblegum lasted the entire season planted in part sun btw. Vista’s are definitely The way to go. My mission is to plant 15 yellow bidens, 10 bubblegum, and all my pots this weekend. We will see what my body allows:) so far I’ve purchased snowdrift, Bordeaux, and bubblegum, but have seen honey, red, and fuchsia so far this year. Happy gardening!

[@marywhitfield7553]

Yes part sun works for me also in Z8aNC

[@shesamadgardener]

That is going to be a beautiful combination!

[@dianeasberry7928]

I purchase the Supertunia Mini Vista, white. They last until fall with non stop blooms in a large metal tub in full sun with very little fertilizing. They got bud worms for the first time last year but still bloomed until late summer. Calloway's carries them early in spring. Those petunias will add a great pop of color in your garden.

[@shesamadgardener]

Are you in the same area as me? I’ve never tried the mini vista white before but it sounds like you had great results!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

I absolutely love the Supertunia Bubblegum. We had a really hot dry summer last year. I had to cut mine back and put them in the shase. Just got a tiny bit of morning sun. Did grat❤

[@shesamadgardener]

Love bubblegum as well! What zone are you?

[@mylajones7096]

Thanks for the advice as I was thinking about buying some and now I def will! Great content 😊

[@shesamadgardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianarios6022]

Yes definitely water hogs and heavy feeders. My favorite is Limoncello. I water daily and use liquid fertilizer once a week but into late June - August I go twice a week. Regular trims help keep mine from becoming to leggy since I like mine more full looking. Also, I spray once a week for bug worms. Its work for sure, but I just love em so I do what I have to do. I tried Jazzberry and although I loved their color they just didn't perform for me. Can't wait to see how everything blooms together for ya!

[@shesamadgardener]

They take a lot of care to keep them going!

[@heidijones1516]

Hi Amanda, ironically just yesterday I had a similar conversation about Supertunias at work, I agree after growing them compared to other brands they are worth the extra cost. I've come to the conclusion that 98% of the time Proven Winners are just that. My St Bubblegum even made it through the winter this yr in pots and ground w/o protection and starting to bloom again. Another interesting variety is the Picasso, green flower with a dk pink outline. Zone 9b 1 hr N of SF Ca.

[@shesamadgardener]

Yes, the Picasso is beautiful and unique!

[@melindanelson4244]

Im obsessed with super-tunias. They do very well all summer in Minnesota. Lots of water but it doesn't get too hot except maybe a few weeks. I did very well last year. I'm excited it's finally spring!

[@shesamadgardener]

Awesome! That’s so great that yours last so long in your area!

[@clairebucknell8666]

Hey sweet lady I’m also in your zone 8a, just wanted to let you know last year I found several varieties at Walmart! In the Burleson area. Love them especially bubblegum. They definitely need afternoon shade to thrive.

[@shesamadgardener]

Oh wow! That is AMAZING! I’ve only ever seen the superbells at Walmart!

[@dleija84]

Lewisville/Denton area here. I found a single Bubblegum on a Lowe's clearance rack and decided to try it since it's supposed to be so vigorous and my soil isn't great. Last year I gave everything a sprinkle of garden tone and iron tone since I'm bit of a lazy gardener. I wouldn't say it did amazing (probably my fault) but it did flower and stay healthy all year in a spot that gets late morning to evening sun. That spot also is shadier in winter, I didn't cut the plant back because I was using it to help protect a perennial hibiscus I had recently planted nearby. I was weeding a few weeks ago and found it had rooted along a few stems in the lawn and was alive and well even through the ice we had in Feb. Potted up 3 pieces before mowing and they now look healthier than what managed to survive on the base. I'm convinced that last year the iron tone is what kept many plants from scorching like they usually do.

[@shesamadgardener]

Good to know about the Irontone!

[@viralprimenetwork]

Love supertunias, they are so pretty and so worth the money!

[@shesamadgardener]

💚💚💚

[@summerofstacey6676]

Loved the video and love supertunias! My calloways in frisco Tx has had the white, latte, limoncello, honey and the bubblegum, and I’ve used each of these colors. I was not impressed with the growth of any of them except the bubblegum and the whites. I agree, about July the heat is just too much for them and it’s mainly the greenery that looks bad…the amount of water they need + sun just bleaches them out. That being said, you can bet I will pick up the whites and bubblegums as soon as I see them!! I think a lot of us have been influenced by Laura at GA to buy proven winners anything, but it’s up to us to test plants in our own zones to see what works!! I enjoy your channel so much and you’re my zone 8a sister!!❤ 🌸 🌹

[@shesamadgardener]

Someone else suggested the whites as well so I think I need to try those out!

[@Saintletha]

They *are* hard to find, however if you live in the San Antonio area, Rainbow Gardens has Bubblegum, Black Cherry, Picasso in Purple and a few others this year. I'm super excited to try them out for the first time!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

You are very lucky if you have found Picasso in Purple supertunias. I am lucky to find Bubblegum.

[@shesamadgardener]

I’d love to try the black cherry as well!

[@phebajohn4606]

Picasso in purple! Black cherry too are awesome!

[@cynthiadalessandro4509]

Love your Use of Color🎉🎉,

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you! 😊

[@dawnmitchell11]

I'm south central Texas. Most of my pros and cons are pretty much the same as yours. I had given up on petunias due to all the deadheading required, until I found out Supertunias don't need it! I've been buying just 1-2 of the vista series per year just to try them in various growing situations before making a more significant investment.

[@shesamadgardener]

Awesome!

[@maylingsmom]

I am zone 8b & bought Bubblegum, Jazzberry, and Purple Velvet ( I think that's the name) last year. I followed what Proven Winners said to the letter. Bubblegum & Jazzberry didn't last a month. PV was amazing all summer. I didn't follow Proven Winners directions with that one. I definitely found that they don't like heat & humidity. As for not needing deadheading, I don't really agree with that. Just my experience.

[@shesamadgardener]

I’m kind of enjoy dead heading anyway! 😂

[@maylingsmom]

Correction on petunia. It was Royal Velvet not Purple Velvet.

[@agch2205]

Thanks for very honest description of Supertunias ❤ I had them for the first time this year at my balcony and same as for you - they didnt survive hot summer and I had to throw them away cos they looked awful. I will plant new ones now (end of august) hoping that they will last till autumn.

[@shesamadgardener]

No problem!

[@Justme-ep3rc]

I was able to grab supertunia bubblegum for $1 each last fall…planted them thinking I’d get a little more time out of them, worth a buck…imagine my surprise when they were the first plant to come back when it warmed up! They’re already huge, I really didn’t expect them to return after we had several freezes this winter. Nice surprise!

[@marywhitfield7553]

I’ve had some in past years to do that also.

[@shesamadgardener]

That price is AMAZING!

[@cherylhee9762]

I'm in Maryland and mine came back (even in a pot).

[@Wiseamphibian87]

@@cherylhee9762 what do you guys do to over winter them?? I live in Wisconsin & don’t wanna spend 🤑 buying them each Spring !!!

[@cherylhee9762]

@@Wiseamphibian87 I am in zone 7, so consider myself to be pretty lucky to have them come back like they did. It doesn't happen every year. Now what you could do is, if they are in pots put them in a basement or a 3 season room. I imagine it gets pretty cold up there!

[@kb1236]

I love them! I am in Georgia and they do great here all summer into fall. We have not been in drought the last couple of years so I have been able to water them. They are available all around here so hopefully they will be in your area too. I find no need to prune them.

[@shesamadgardener]

That is awesome! I wish that were the case for my area!

[@beckynett]

Looking good out there! I love the color everywhere,

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks 👍

[@dawnmitchell11]

Non petunia related. Your pansies and violas, along the corner of the house, took my breath away!! That is a gorgeous color combo between the blue and wine pink! Do you remember the name of the pink and wine colored ones?

[@shesamadgardener]

Aww thanks! They were not labeled when I purchased them!

[@nolagirl7082]

I’m really lost on your comment about the Supertunia’s not doing well in the really hot times during the summer. I live in New Orleans, fairly close to you in zone 9A and I’ve grown Supertunia’s for years and I’ve never had a problem with them looking dull or dragged down by the heat. If anything, Supertunia’s thrive in the heat! However, I do have an irrigation system so my Supertunia’s are getting watered on a regular basis. Maybe try upping your water game during those really hot days😁🌸

[@shesamadgardener]

I think it’s different for different locations … I’ve grown them for 5 years in full sun with a drip system and they are due out in July. But that’s awesome that they work in your garden!

[@katherynmorris38]

I'm blown away by the fact that people are saying they can't take the heat!?? I do keep mine in containers in full all day sun and they usually go crazy! I keep mine in containers and water every other day when it's 100 degrees. I can only get them at big box stores I so wish I could get big gorgous plants like you have there. Fushia eat my Bubblegum one year! I staggered two of each in a large container one year. The bubblegum did live and grow and mingle in and out nicely but definitely fushia out preformed! hey both grew over the side of my 24in tall container hit the ground and come back up. I did have to trim under them and try to keep them off ground but they were gorgous all summer in south georgia. With water sol fertalizer once a week and osmicote when planted always. What's blue flower by steps you were sitting on? Those bridal things omg! EVERYTHING SO GORGOUS!!! Gorgeous!! 8.95 a gallon?!?! Lucy girl!.

[@shesamadgardener]

Those are violas!

[@saralupo9535]

Great information. Thanks. Just subscribed.

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks for the sub!

[@teach1996]

I planted several bubblegums and all but one has died. Some were in containers and others were in-ground. I live in zone 8b and it has been extremely hot! I fed and watered as recommended, but that did not help. I agree with you in saying that these plants do not hold up well in extreme heat. All of the other "non-bubblegum" plants are still thriving.

[@shesamadgardener]

I just did a video on supertunia maintenance during the summer if you are interested.

[@GrowRoots23]

Great video, thank you!! I am in your area and found the new Supertunia Persimmon and Supertunia Honey at the new Green Acres nursery!! I have only grown Supertunia Bubblegum so far, but my bubblegum grew amazingly well in a hanging container all summer and into fall!! Early September was probably it's peak- it was full of blooms and glorious! I did cut it back once in mid summer, and it did get late afternoon shade.

[@shesamadgardener]

OMG!!! I am going to head over there immediately! Thank you!

[@carolynvick2025]

I love Supertunias especially Bubblegum. I LIVE ON ZONE 7B NORTH CAROLINA. MY Supertunias have come back every year so far.

[@shesamadgardener]

That’s so awesome that yours come back!

[@melissabrennan8127]

I live in Collin County as well. I planted bubblegum in my shade garden last year and they did great until the heat of the summer. Plus, the cottontails didn’t eat them!

[@shesamadgardener]

I didn’t know they were rabbit resistant!

[@VikkiBeckham]

On the loop at Frankston highway in Tyler " The Plant People" Big tent had six or seven different varieties in 5" pots $5.98. Yay!!!!

[@shesamadgardener]

That is amazing!!!

[@mkitchens8163]

I've been buying supertunias since the early 2000s. I first saw them on P. Allen Smith's show and in gardening magazines.

[@shesamadgardener]

They are fun to grow! Also P. Allen Smith is one of my fav people to watch … I watch all of his old stuff … he’s so calm and inspiring.

[@jacquiedavis4918]

Love your channel!

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you so much!

[@mkitchens8163]

Zone 7B, north MS. I only buy supertunias. I cannot stand the petunias that have to be deadheaded and never had any luck with wave petunias. I have had pretty good luck with Supercal petchoas, which supposedly are superior to regular petunias for heat tolerance. They do not have to be deadheaded. My first supertunia was the Pretty Much Picasso probably 10 or 12 years ago. Bubblegum is definitely the most vigorous, but probably my least favorite color. Paradise and Fuschia have both done well for me. A couple of years ago I planted the white Supertunia Snowdrift, Whiteout Superbenas and Diamond Frost Euphorbia together in the ground in front of my south-facing porch, and they bloomed beautifully all summer long. I think the Snowdrift Supertunia may come in a close second to Bubblegum in vigor. Although not a supertunia, the Latte did well for me on my south-facing front porch. I have never had any luck with the Lemon Slice petunia, but PW has come out with a yellow minivista supertunia this year that I plan to try.

[@shesamadgardener]

You’ve tried a ton of varieties! I’m hoping to try more Superbena this year.

[@marykennedy3351]

Managed to findsupertunia vista jazzberry at Fred Meyers a few weeks ago of all places and grabbed the whole flat of 8.😂 I may never find them again they are hard to find here in Western Washington. I did find some PW Superbena Amathest Mist yesterday and grabbed 8 of those.😂 Excited to finally try them. I may have to order direct from PW bc what I really want are the Bordeaux ans sweet caroline sweet potato vine. I bought a few Margareta I think they are called from a different brand so idk i just hear how vigorous PW are. Thank you for sharing. This was perfect timing for me even though it's a month old.❤

[@shesamadgardener]

Wonderful! I always feel like it’s a treat when I see PW in the stores!

[@michellefrance1165]

Love them!!! I did Jazzberry last year, I think this year I want to do Bubblegum and Bordeaux if I can find them! Have a great weekend 😊

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you! You too!

[@ginamaxey9967]

Beautiful, I got a large hanging basket(empy) from Walmart that was mispriced(26$ to6$)I took a pic & off i went with this lrg iron basket. I think im going to plant petunias.🌻🌱✌

[@shesamadgardener]

That is awesome!

[@daenlightened8702]

Excellent Gardening ❤

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you!

[@KidsConnect123]

I’m so excited to find a fellow gardener in zone 8a. Btw, Calloway’s Nursery had quite a bit in stock

[@shesamadgardener]

Awesome! I need to swing by and check it out!

[@paigeschultz6951]

Thx for this- I have NEVER had success w/ petunias in DFW TX and don’t want to fiddle w/ them, BUT when I kept hearing about PW supertunias I was wondering if they could take our dry hot summers. I don’t do plants I have to baby and that won’t last til frost. (I see your TCU sign do I guess you’re in my region).

[@shesamadgardener]

I’m in North Texas Zone 8

[@LaceyQuale]

They grow amazing for me in hot Arkansas as long as you water and fertilize weekly! Which is pretty standard for most annuals.

[@shesamadgardener]

So happy you love them!

[@carmensteele4167]

Great 👍 information

[@shesamadgardener]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briannaordaz65]

Found some Bordeaux & mini vistas at walmart here in OK

[@shesamadgardener]

So jealous of the Bordeaux!

[@richbishop7896]

I've never tried supertunias before but I thought I would try them this spring. I grow mostly perennials and I thought they would make a good pop of color when the perennials were done. Bonny zone 5b

[@shesamadgardener]

They will probably last your entire growing season in your zone!

[@pd8559]

Every time I hear Supertunias I keep thinking about She's a mad gardener. I've come to associate the ST with your channel 🙂 I wish you could get the Rose Veined and the white purple veined Priscilla and the pink and purple veined Bordeaux. To me these are the ones I would want, the other colors don't do as much for me.

[@shesamadgardener]

😂😂😂 I’ve been planting them for several years now! Yes, I would love access to other varieties.

[@ruthietreselan]

I live in zone nine and I think bright shade works for texas heat

[@shesamadgardener]

I agree with that as well but I do find that my blooms will stretch if they are in shade some.

[@raton_garden]

Hare Krishna. So sweet flower. Nice planting ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shesamadgardener]

Thank you

[@raton_garden]

@@shesamadgardener welcome

[@nikkichevere]

I absolutely love supertunias if ur looking for something to give them a good run for their money especially the bubblegum is the petunia colorush series pink

[@shesamadgardener]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@ladyd7412]

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing a very informative video about supertunias. I really love and enjoy them in my garden

[@shesamadgardener]

Thanks!!!

[@mollypitcher9380]

1 - TERRIBLE BUDWORMS (green worms) in NJ!!! 2 - excellent presentation because you waste no time imparting a lot of info in a short period. It’s interesting to see how other gardens in different parts of the country. Thanks! 🌸

[@shesamadgardener]

Aww thanks!

[@priscilla6440]

Just a wierd question. Can I use my orchid food on my petunias? My bubblegum petunia isnt blooming like the rest. I bought it in a pot with another color (light lilac center with white petals) that is full of blooms, while my bubble gum only has 3-4 blooms😣 it is large and full of beautiful green leaves. The buds stayed small and I let them be until I decided to dead head them thinking maybe they were seed pods and thats the reason why I wasnt getting more blooms… I wonder what I should do

[@shesamadgardener]

They need a high nitrogen phosphorus or phosphate fertilizer to promote more blooms. So check the orchid fertilizer for high phosphorus!

[@priscilla6440]

@@shesamadgardener thank you! What would you consider a high level?

[@lindahill1199]

Do you not have any Daylilies in your area? I would lean to more perennials in your big gardens instead of the annuals. They're so costly comparatively. I love supertunias tho, just wondered.

[@shesamadgardener]

I do not have daylilies anymore … I’m not a fan of them because the blooms don’t last longer than a day or so. But I know lots of gardeners that LOVE them.

[@coleneritchie5625]

I don’t understand why you have problems with them during the heat of the summer. Everyone that talks about them, says they really take off in the heat. They fertilize weekly. Maybe that gives them more strength. I don’t know. Mine lasted really well all summer last year. My first year for the supertunia. This year, I am counting on the bubblegum to show off for me all summer. I will do my part, if it will. Glad to hear that you can take cuttings from them. Think I’ll try this fall and see what happens. What state do you garden in? They do take lots of water in the heat. Maybe yours don’t get enough. Wish you better luck with them.

[@shesamadgardener]

I garden in Texas Zone 8 … in my garden, the supertunias can’t handle 30 plus days of triple degree temps with a low in the 90s each day … it’s just too hard on them. I’ve tried for years. But totally get if they work differently in yours … we all have very different environments.

[@katherynmorris38]

Please help i have supertunia bubblegum disaster!! I grow them every year mostly bubblegum and Bordeaux because thats what i can find localy. This year i have those two in multiple pots. My bubblegum is dying one by one. My bordeux and honey and lemonchelo calibrachoa is fine. I cant figure why. One bubblegum was in the container with the honey!! I did buy 3 terrible looking bubblegum from a big box store early this year because they were the first vista i saw in my area. I dont know if they had some disease that prefer bubblegum to other supertunias but two of the 3 of those are gone the last one is about to be in bad shape. And two others that i bought healthy are almost gone. I have been using neem which im familiar with im also a long time supertunia fan. I just dont know why its just the bubblegum. Ive not lost one Bordeaux or any other plants???😢 Im sure there are no more bubblegum in my area. I just dont want to lose them all but it looks like that may happen. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this???

[@shesamadgardener]

I have not experienced that with only one variety of supertunia. I highly suggest you reach out to Proven Winners … you can contact them through their website. They are extremely helpful and might be able to tell you what’s going on!

[@sandratraugott6522]

I grew Bordeaux a few years ago. It was lovely but didn’t do very well at all, more like a regular petunia. Just can’t beat Vista Bubblegum, my go to petunia.

[@shesamadgardener]

Agreed … bubblegum is next level!

[@blibertinerealm8549]

What is the difference between super petunias and wave petunias by PW?

[@shesamadgardener]

They are owned by different companies… PW has the trademark on Supertunias and Wave Gardening has the trademark on Wave Petunias.

[@carmensteele4167]

Can I ask where you got the see saw with the children

[@shesamadgardener]

My grandmother gave it to me years and years ago.

[@carmensteele4167]

@@shesamadgardener it’s precious and now We know it is priceless! Thanks for sharing!

[@tkaigs4057]

But do u have rabbits in ur area? That limits ours to pots only.

[@shesamadgardener]

I do not have rabbits but other gardeners say they are the worst.

[@lauriemiller8954]

Nowhere near me in California carries pw

[@shesamadgardener]

Yeah, it’s like that in a lot of areas … I only started seeing them in the last few years in my area.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

They need to be fertilized at least once a week or every third watering.

[@shesamadgardener]

Good to know!

[@MrVst1]

Which zone are you in?

[@shesamadgardener]

Texas Zone 8

[@coleneritchie5625]

We’re your “ bubblegum” bi colored?

[@shesamadgardener]

Nope

[@PLuvsLife]

I just bought 8 bubblegum on their website. It was free shipping. Still waiting to get them. Awesome video. Thank you

[@leannatimmerman9922]

I planted them (bubblegum) last year and LOVED them. Hope they work for you, too.

[@shesamadgardener]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@katiekane5247]

Pro tip, those DAS have spider mites because they're over loved with the annuals around them. Try a truly dry & less fertile spot before they go to trash. I'm in 7 b N. Georgia, we're still waiting for last freeze. Your flowers look great! Check out "Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't" for native Texas plant rants, he's self taught with a potty mouth but very knowledgeable.

[@shesamadgardener]

They are completely bald in the back 😢

[@evabuchholz9539]

Threse are no where to be found in this area, but, if they don't do good in heat this may be a good thing not being able to buy.

[@shesamadgardener]

Yes they are not readily available in some areas.

[@bowler8]

Those arent bubblegum, theyre striped, bubblegum in a brighter pink and no stripes

[@shesamadgardener]

Yes these are bubblegum … I’ve grown them for many years. These petunias fade as the weather gets intense in our area.

[@johnbrigham5955]

🩷🩷🩷

[@shesamadgardener]

🌻🌻🌻

[@bettyboop1524]

I personally don't care for these plants. They overtake every container, hanging basket, etc. Why pay a lot of money for beautiful containers, for instance, then plant these that cover the entire container what's the point? I've never bought them and don't plan to. They just aren't my aesthetic, I like wispy ethereal plants and flowers. Thanks for the video.

[@shesamadgardener]

Totally understand! We all have different tastes!