Overwintering guide
How to overwinter petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' rots from the base.
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Overwintering petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' — FAQ
Does petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' need to come indoors for winter?
Petunia 'Supertunia Vista Bubblegum' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Petunia 'Supertunia Vista Bubblegum' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' in winter?
Cut watering right back — petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and petunia 'supertunia vista bubblegum' rots from the base.