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Pruning guide

How to prune supertunia 'vista bubblegum'

Best time
Mid-season cutback in midsummer when flowering slows or stems get leggy
How often
One cutback mid-season; no routine deadheading needed
Technique
Cut all stems back by one-third to one-half with clean scissors, leaving several leaf nodes on each stem. Feed with a balanced fertilizer immediately after.

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Pruning supertunia 'vista bubblegum' — FAQ

When should I prune supertunia 'vista bubblegum'?

Mid-season cutback in midsummer when flowering slows or stems get leggy. Cut all stems back by one-third to one-half with clean scissors, leaving several leaf nodes on each stem. Feed with a balanced fertilizer immediately after.

How often does supertunia 'vista bubblegum' need pruning?

One cutback mid-season; no routine deadheading needed. Supertunia 'Vista Bubblegum' is self-cleaning and does not need deadheading. However, a mid-season cutback by one-third to one-half revitalizes plants that have become leggy or sparse-flowering in heat. Fertilize after cutting. Between cutbacks the plant blooms continuously with no intervention — this is one of the lower-maintenance petunias available.

How do you prune supertunia 'vista bubblegum'?

Cut all stems back by one-third to one-half with clean scissors, leaving several leaf nodes on each stem. Feed with a balanced fertilizer immediately after.