Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® is arguably one of the most famous and high-performing petunias in the horticulture world. As part of the "Vista" series from Proven Winners, it is bred for massive size, incredible vigor, and unparalleled flower power. Unlike standard petunias, it functions as a landscape-scale plant, capable of filling large spaces quickly. It is renowned for its "iron-clad" constitution, easily weathering heat, humidity, and rain while remaining covered in bright, bubblegum-pink blooms from early spring until a killing frost.
Mature size: 12–24 inches in height with a spread of 24–36 inches; can trail up to 3 or 4 feet.
Flower: Medium-sized, vibrant clear pink blooms with delicate darker pink veining.
Foliage: Medium green, slightly fuzzy, and very dense; the foliage is often completely obscured by the sheer volume of flowers.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
This variety is a sun-lover and requires full sun (6+ hours of direct light) to achieve its legendary growth rate and flower density. While it can survive in part sun, it will not reach its full "Vista" potential and may produce fewer flowers.
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum has high water needs. Because it grows so vigorously, it transpires water rapidly. In the heat of summer, plants in containers will likely require daily watering. In landscape beds, consistent moisture is necessary to maintain its lush appearance, though it is more drought-tolerant once established in the ground than in pots.
Requires well-drained soil rich in nutrients. While it is more tolerant of different soil types than many other petunias, it performs best in a loose, airy medium. In garden beds, amending the soil with compost will help provide the drainage and nutrition it requires for its expansive growth.
This plant is an extremely heavy feeder. It is often called a "hungry" plant because of how much energy it uses to grow so large. For best results, use a continuous-release fertilizer in the soil and supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every single week (or even every third watering) throughout the growing season.
Like all Supertunias, it is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading. Because of its extreme vigor, it may begin to outgrow its space or look slightly tired by August; do not be afraid to give it a "hard trim" (removing up to 1/3 of the plant). It will bounce back within a week with even more blooms.
This is a "mass-maker." In the landscape, it is used as a flowering groundcover that can easily replace mulch with a carpet of pink. In containers, it acts as both a massive "filler" and "spiller." It is so vigorous that it can sometimes out-compete smaller, less aggressive plants, so it is often best paired with other "Vista" series petunias or equally vigorous companions like Ipomoea (Sweet Potato Vine).
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® is the gold standard for landscape petunias. If you are looking for a plant that provides the maximum amount of color for the minimum amount of effort, this "pink powerhouse" is the definitive choice for any sunny garden.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® is arguably one of the most famous and high-performing petunias in the horticulture world. As part of the "Vista" series from Proven Winners, it is bred for massive size, incredible vigor, and unparalleled flower power. Unlike standard petunias, it functions as a landscape-scale plant, capable of filling large spaces quickly. It is renowned for its "iron-clad" constitution, easily weathering heat, humidity, and rain while remaining covered in bright, bubblegum-pink blooms from early spring until a killing frost.
Mature size: 12–24 inches in height with a spread of 24–36 inches; can trail up to 3 or 4 feet.
Flower: Medium-sized, vibrant clear pink blooms with delicate darker pink veining.
Foliage: Medium green, slightly fuzzy, and very dense; the foliage is often completely obscured by the sheer volume of flowers.
Hardiness: Annual; perennial in USDA zones 10–11.
This variety is a sun-lover and requires full sun (6+ hours of direct light) to achieve its legendary growth rate and flower density. While it can survive in part sun, it will not reach its full "Vista" potential and may produce fewer flowers.
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum has high water needs. Because it grows so vigorously, it transpires water rapidly. In the heat of summer, plants in containers will likely require daily watering. In landscape beds, consistent moisture is necessary to maintain its lush appearance, though it is more drought-tolerant once established in the ground than in pots.
Requires well-drained soil rich in nutrients. While it is more tolerant of different soil types than many other petunias, it performs best in a loose, airy medium. In garden beds, amending the soil with compost will help provide the drainage and nutrition it requires for its expansive growth.
This plant is an extremely heavy feeder. It is often called a "hungry" plant because of how much energy it uses to grow so large. For best results, use a continuous-release fertilizer in the soil and supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every single week (or even every third watering) throughout the growing season.
Like all Supertunias, it is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading. Because of its extreme vigor, it may begin to outgrow its space or look slightly tired by August; do not be afraid to give it a "hard trim" (removing up to 1/3 of the plant). It will bounce back within a week with even more blooms.
This is a "mass-maker." In the landscape, it is used as a flowering groundcover that can easily replace mulch with a carpet of pink. In containers, it acts as both a massive "filler" and "spiller." It is so vigorous that it can sometimes out-compete smaller, less aggressive plants, so it is often best paired with other "Vista" series petunias or equally vigorous companions like Ipomoea (Sweet Potato Vine).
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum® is the gold standard for landscape petunias. If you are looking for a plant that provides the maximum amount of color for the minimum amount of effort, this "pink powerhouse" is the definitive choice for any sunny garden.
4.25” Proven Winners Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
