Gorgeous plant. But, it faded to quickly. By faded I mean just started being non vigorous. They are petunias they should last a lot longer than they did. I removed from the hanging basket and now have it in the ground. Next to my thriving petunias. I hope it revives. It could have been my care that caused the demise but I have been gardening 50 years and have had lots of success with baskets
Supertunia® Persimmon Petunia
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Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 4" - 12"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 10cm - 30cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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4 - 12 Inches12 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches10cm - 30cm30cm - 61cm46cm - 61cm
Features
Supertunia Petunia is vigorous with slightly mounded habits that function as both fillers and spillers in containers. They are also excellent landscape plants, best suited to be placed near the front of beds. This lovely petunia hybrid has medium to large sized flowers.
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:Bees, Butterflies, HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:4 - 12 Inches 10cm - 30cmTrails Up To:36 Inches 91cmSpacing:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:Persimmon OrangeFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:Mounding TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To Hard FrostHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Use in hanging baskets, window boxes, landscaping and combinations planters.
Maintenance Notes:Supertunia® petunia plants are easy to grow and will flower non-stop from planting to hard frost if simple maintenance tasks are performed. Growing Supertunias in full sun to part sun is important for their strong growth and bloom performance. They do not require deadheading, meaning the removal of spent flowers, to stay in bloom all season.
Petunias thrive with consistent moisture. Do not let them wilt severely before watering again.
Supertunia petunias perform best when fed regularly with Proven Winners plant foods. At planting time, in containers and landscapes, mix Proven Winners Premium Continuous Release Plant Food into the soil, following the rates specified on the packaging. Reapply halfway through the growing season.
Additionally, Supertunias should be fed regularly with Proven Winners Premium Water Soluble Plant Food according to the rates specified on the packaging. For Supertunias growing in containers, feed every third time you water or at least once per week. For Supertunias growing in the ground, feed once every one to two weeks.
If you have been feeding your petunias regularly and they are getting enough sun and water but are not blooming, you may be dealing with petunia budworm. Learn more about this petunia pest.
By midsummer, it will be time to trim up your Supertunias. Trim the longest stems, bringing them in line with the others, taking care not to remove more than 20% of the plant. Trimming petunias in the landscape is not usually necessary but cutting them back by 20% can make the plants fuller. Follow up by feeding them with water soluble plant food to promote fresh new growth and blooms.
Supertunia® Persimmon Petunia 'WNPETSTPER23' USPP 36,016, Can 7,283 -
5541322211Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Jaeonn Ahumado, 1 year ago
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I grew these in the summer of 2023. I bought early when they came out in stores and they lasted until late late in the season. We are zone 8, coastal BC. I don't understand the reviews saying that the colours were "blah" as this was my one my fave flowers for my balcony /patio planters.. I absolutely love the colour combination and hope that I will find them again this year. They looked just like te photos in my planters and I planted alongside white alyssum and was really pretty as the white co-planting made the persimmon colours pop and stand out. They mounded very nicely with some drape over the planters. I use a slow release fertilizer in my pots which really has worked well. I was able to cut this back a bit too at the end of the season and had good regrowth and bloom for the fall.
justanothergardener, British Columbia, Canada, 2 years ago -
I absolutely love this new supertunia. It is a show stopper in my hanging baskets and has proven to be a very strong bloomer. The compliments that I have received exceed any other mentions in my flower garden. I will double my use next season for sure!
Sheleigh McMillan, Ontario, Canada, 2 years ago -
I wanted to love this flower so much. When I first planted it, I fell in love. The coloring was beautiful. But as it grew, the color faded quickly, and I was constantly deadheading it because if I didn't, it looked horrible. Also the back of the flower is not the same color you see in the front. It is very pale and actually looks like the flower is old. If Proven Winners could fix these issues, this would be one amazing Supertunia. I wish I could upload photos so you can visually see what I am talking about. On a good note... it is a very vigorous grower for me.
Gena, Utah, United States, 3 years ago -
They don't seem to be standing up to our Texas heat and it hasn't hit 100 degrees yet.
Teresa Shelton, Texas, United States, 3 years ago -
I absolutely love the color of this plant. I would give it a 5 but my only complaint is that i feel like I have to dead head a lot or it looks messy unlike some of the other supertunias
Julie, Massachusetts, United States, 3 years ago -
Very Pretty Accent Color Plant - I bought a Supertunia mixed container from my local garden center. The Persimmon might not be the brightest colored Supertunia on its own, but it adds a really nice pop of color in a mixed container. The mix I bought used Persimmon, Honey, and Vista Fuchsia Supertunias together and I think it's a fantastic mix of color. The Persimmon ties the other two colors together. I also found that using a bloom boosting fertilizer regularly helps all of the colors be more vibrant.
Ellen H, Iowa, United States, 3 years ago -
I have to agree w/one of the reviews in that the color of the plant is a muddy pale orange.. It is not like th e photo of what it should look like.. The plant seemed vigorous and well rooted. but the color was for sure not what i envisioned when i planned out my large pot in the color combinations that i wanted to achieve.. There was not another place for me to put this plant in my container garden as it fit into no other color plan that i am growing this season.....Very disappointed.
Bpb {errocpme, New York, United States, 3 years ago -
GOREGOUS COLORS! Buy this variety... you won't regret it! It is growing beautifully. My only regret is not using it in more areas!
Alyssa Lawrence, Arkansas, United States, 3 years ago -
I love Supertunia Persimmon!! I'm in North Texas and I planted it in a tiered container about 5-6 weeks ago, and it's taking off!! I love the vibrant color! I think it's interesting how all of the blooms face the same direction, but fortunately for me they all face my street and sidewalk so we can all enjoy them!! Great plant, I'd love to get more.
Shannon Clouse, Texas, United States, 3 years ago
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