Supertunia® Lovie Dovie™ is a captivating Petunia hybrid from Proven Winners, renowned for its distinct and charming bi-color pattern. It features bright white flowers adorned with a bold, magenta-pink star pattern on every bloom. Beyond its visual appeal, this cultivar is bred for high performance, offering a mounded yet trailing habit that eliminates the need for deadheading. It is exceptionally vigorous, weather-resistant, and stays lush and full from early spring through the first frost, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking high-impact color.
Mature size: 6–12 inches in height with a spread of 18–24 inches; can trail up to 30 inches in containers.
Flower: Medium-sized, trumpet-shaped blooms; white with five distinct magenta-pink stripes forming a central star.
Foliage: Small, oval-shaped green leaves with a slightly sticky texture characteristic of the species; dense and disease-resistant.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
For peak performance and the most vibrant flower patterning, this plant requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). While it can grow in part shade, the stems may stretch, and the plant will produce significantly fewer flowers.
This variety has average to high water needs. It should not be allowed to wilt. In garden beds, regular watering is sufficient, but in containers and hanging baskets, it may require daily watering during the heat of summer. Proper hydration is key to maintaining its rapid growth rate.
Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. It thrives in a fertile, light-textured potting medium or garden soil enriched with organic matter. A slightly acidic soil pH (5.5–5.8) is preferred to ensure proper iron uptake and prevent yellowing foliage (chlorosis).
Supertunias are "heavy feeders" due to their fast growth and prolific blooming. Use a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every one to two weeks. For plants in containers, a slow-release fertilizer should also be incorporated into the soil at the time of planting to provide a steady base of nutrients.
As a self-cleaning variety, Lovie Dovie does not require deadheading to stay in bloom. However, by mid-summer, the plant may benefit from a "trim" to encourage new growth; cutting back the trailing stems by about 20% will result in a fuller, more rejuvenated plant for the autumn season.
Lovie Dovie is a versatile performer, acting as both a "filler" and a "spiller" in mixed containers. Its striking star pattern makes it a focal point in hanging baskets and window boxes. In the landscape, it functions as a fast-growing, colorful groundcover. Its whimsical pattern pairs beautifully with solid-colored flowers in shades of purple, silver, or deep pink.
Supertunia® Lovie Dovie™ is a standout annual that combines a playful, decorative aesthetic with "tough-as-nails" garden performance. Its ability to maintain a tidy, bloom-heavy appearance without manual deadheading makes it an essential choice for high-summer garden displays.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Supertunia® Lovie Dovie™ is a captivating Petunia hybrid from Proven Winners, renowned for its distinct and charming bi-color pattern. It features bright white flowers adorned with a bold, magenta-pink star pattern on every bloom. Beyond its visual appeal, this cultivar is bred for high performance, offering a mounded yet trailing habit that eliminates the need for deadheading. It is exceptionally vigorous, weather-resistant, and stays lush and full from early spring through the first frost, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking high-impact color.
Mature size: 6–12 inches in height with a spread of 18–24 inches; can trail up to 30 inches in containers.
Flower: Medium-sized, trumpet-shaped blooms; white with five distinct magenta-pink stripes forming a central star.
Foliage: Small, oval-shaped green leaves with a slightly sticky texture characteristic of the species; dense and disease-resistant.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
For peak performance and the most vibrant flower patterning, this plant requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). While it can grow in part shade, the stems may stretch, and the plant will produce significantly fewer flowers.
This variety has average to high water needs. It should not be allowed to wilt. In garden beds, regular watering is sufficient, but in containers and hanging baskets, it may require daily watering during the heat of summer. Proper hydration is key to maintaining its rapid growth rate.
Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. It thrives in a fertile, light-textured potting medium or garden soil enriched with organic matter. A slightly acidic soil pH (5.5–5.8) is preferred to ensure proper iron uptake and prevent yellowing foliage (chlorosis).
Supertunias are "heavy feeders" due to their fast growth and prolific blooming. Use a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every one to two weeks. For plants in containers, a slow-release fertilizer should also be incorporated into the soil at the time of planting to provide a steady base of nutrients.
As a self-cleaning variety, Lovie Dovie does not require deadheading to stay in bloom. However, by mid-summer, the plant may benefit from a "trim" to encourage new growth; cutting back the trailing stems by about 20% will result in a fuller, more rejuvenated plant for the autumn season.
Lovie Dovie is a versatile performer, acting as both a "filler" and a "spiller" in mixed containers. Its striking star pattern makes it a focal point in hanging baskets and window boxes. In the landscape, it functions as a fast-growing, colorful groundcover. Its whimsical pattern pairs beautifully with solid-colored flowers in shades of purple, silver, or deep pink.
Supertunia® Lovie Dovie™ is a standout annual that combines a playful, decorative aesthetic with "tough-as-nails" garden performance. Its ability to maintain a tidy, bloom-heavy appearance without manual deadheading makes it an essential choice for high-summer garden displays.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
