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Pruning guide

How to prune supertunia bubblegum petunia

Best time
Midsummer (July) for main cut-back; deadhead throughout the season
How often
One main cut-back per season; deadhead as needed
Technique
Cut all stems back by up to one-half above a healthy leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Water and feed well after cutting; new growth and reblooming typically appear within two to three weeks.

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Pruning supertunia bubblegum petunia — FAQ

When should I prune supertunia bubblegum petunia?

Midsummer (July) for main cut-back; deadhead throughout the season. Cut all stems back by up to one-half above a healthy leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Water and feed well after cutting; new growth and reblooming typically appear within two to three weeks.

How often does supertunia bubblegum petunia need pruning?

One main cut-back per season; deadhead as needed. Supertunia Vista series are vigorous and largely self-cleaning, but stems can become long and bare by midsummer. Cutting back by one-third to one-half at that point reinvigorates flowering strongly. Deadheading individual spent blooms is optional but keeps baskets and borders looking neat between the main trim.

How do you prune supertunia bubblegum petunia?

Cut all stems back by up to one-half above a healthy leaf node using clean, sharp scissors. Water and feed well after cutting; new growth and reblooming typically appear within two to three weeks.