Supertunia Vista Paradise
70d to harvest
Velvety, trumpet-bright blooms spill in a cascading tapestry, their color like a sunset caught in velvet—vivid and luminous even in the gentlest light. Supertunia Vista Paradise forms a lush, trailing spread with dense flowering that stays showy through the season, producing a soft, cushiony texture of petals over sturdy, graceful stems. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and garden drifts where its long, spreading habit can be admired at every angle.
Crop Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 20th |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | Jul 10th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 18th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 24th |
Crop Details
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Recommended Companions
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I water Petunia × atkinsiana during its main growing phase?
During active growth (roughly after it’s established and you’re getting steady flowering), keep the root zone evenly moist but never soggy—water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. In containers, this often means checking daily in warm weather and watering thoroughly until excess drains out, because petunias dry out quickly in pots. Consistent moisture prevents bud drop and helps Petunia × atkinsiana keep producing flowers.
How do I tell when Petunia × atkinsiana is ready to harvest?
Petunia × atkinsiana is typically grown for continuous blooms rather than a single “harvest,” so you’ll know it’s at its harvestable stage as soon as the plants produce open, fully colored flowers (around 70 days from germination). Harvest by pinching or cutting individual faded blossoms back regularly; when most flowers are fully open and replacement buds are forming after deadheading, the plant is in peak production.