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Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum

Petunia hybrid  ( pronounce)
Petunia

Plant Record
Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum
Full sun 16 - 24
Annual
Petunia hybrid

Cultural/Growing Information

pH: A (5.5 - 5.8)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method): C (1.0 - 2.0)

Fertilization Recommendations: H (200-300 ppm)

Rooting Out: A (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Growing On: A (55-65°F or 13-18°C)

Holding Temperature: A-B (40-50°F or 4-10°C)

Light Levels: High

Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist

Planting & Timing Information: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.

Finish Time 4-5": 4-6

Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 5-7

Finish Time 8": 7-9

Finish Time 10-12": 8-10

Pinching/Growth Regulators: For pots 6" and smaller pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and pots larger than 6" soft pinch at planting and trim around pot just prior to hanging. 10-15 ppm Sumagic® or 1-3 ppm Bonzi® drench are effective at controlling growth. Apply as needed. Supertunia Minis may require higher rates of PGRs. Day Length neutral Supertunias will need less PGRs. Cold temperatures will also effectively control growth.

Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips:

Grower Tips for Supertunia® -Requires high light in production. -Needs 250+ ppm fertilizer. -Watch pH and EC levels. -Mini Strawberry Pink Veined and all veined varieties are more sensitive to cold. Keep above 50º F. -Day-length neutral varieties need less PGRs. Cold temperatures also control growth. -yellow growth tips often indicate iron deficiency caused by high soil pH.

Special Notes: Mini Strawberry Pink Veined, Bordeaux and Mini Rose Veined are more sensitive to cold, keep above 50 F. Do not bring Supertunias in too early as they finish quickly. Many common problems with Supertunia can be avoided if proper crop timing and environment are provided. Bermuda Beach will have habit similar to Royal Velvet but with a smaller flower size.

Winter Flowering: Variety Specific, consult catalog for specific information

Spring Outdoor Finish?: A - First to go outside

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