Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved Petunia

Greater consistency. Better performance. 

Like many Proven Winners^® annuals, Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ is a variety that consumers request by name and share widely on social media. 

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved has been tested over multiple years, confirming strong grower production performance, retail appeal, and most importantly, outstanding garden performance for consumers.

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved

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Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™

Key Improvements:

• Earlier to flower

• More consistent flowering

• Better branching and habit

• Easier growth control

• Eliminates foliar issues

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Improved Habit & Flowering

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved has enhanced branching and a tighter, more balanced habit, resulting in a fuller plant that looks great in Grandé or Classic containers, monoculture plantings and container recipes.

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved 

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved  

Better Overall Performance

This new introduction has dramatically increased genetic stability, resolving the somaclonal variation issues previously seen in the original variety and allowing for greater consistency across the supply chain.

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved bears slightly lighter lavender blooms than the original variety, but with the same dark throat and veining.  Sometimes, the flowers of Supertunia Bordeaux Improved will be accented by a faint white picotee margin.  

The similar flower color and pattern, combined with the improved overall plant performance, makes Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved an easy swap in existing recipes and single container production.

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Easier Growth Control

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved is earlier to flower, better branched, and more heavily flowered than the original, providing strong floral presence during the critical retail sales window.​

Weather Tolerance & Durability

Supertunia^® Bordeaux^™ Improved has superior weather tolerance and improved petal substance.

This ensures that flowers maintain vibrant color and presentation even after heavy rainfall, providing consistent retail appeal and reliable garden performance.

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Image taken immediately after a downpour.