Life’s a beach with Acapulco Sun

he Garden Guy always gets a smile when I present a beautiful mixed container on my Facebook page and the first response is, “Can those flowers hang in partnership with my Bubblegum?”

By that they mean, will their Supertunia Vista Bubblegum, the winner of 323 awards, cover up all the flowers I am presenting? The answer is most likely yes, and it’s time to head to the beach, or more precisely, Supertunia Bermuda Beach.

This doesn’t mean you should stop growing Supertunia Vista Bubblegum, which will bloom all summer while leaping over tall buildings (just kidding). It does mean that if you want to grow the Proven Winners Recipe of the Year, Acapulco Sun; the dazzling Bermuda Skies; or the delectable Cherryade, you need to know and grow Supertunia Bermuda Beach.

James, my color design

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This recipe called Cherryade looks delectable indeed with Supertunia Bermuda Beach petunia, Superbells Pomegranate Punch calibrachoa and Sweet Caroline Raven ornamental sweet potato.

From Page 7 guru son, recently discovered Supertunia Bermuda Beach and told me about this great new variety. I kind of chuckled as I told him this award-winner came out when he was in high school. The salmon coral color of the blooms fits the “Bermuda” name perfectly. Notice its name does not have the word “Vista” in it, telling you right away it is easier to work in smaller designer containers. James used Bermuda Beach with Supertunia Mini Vista Violet Star, which was a beautiful partnership. Supertunia Bermuda Beach, called “The Best Petunia. Period.” at its debut, reaches 12 inches tall with a potential spread of 30 inches. It doesn’t need deadheading, but at some point, usually around Aug. 1 for us, it will need cutting back.

Regular feeding needs to be part of the regimen. We are partial to using a dilute water-soluble mix every other week.

Acapulco Sun, one of the Recipe of the Year winners, is the ultimate for those of you who love salmon, coral and peach.

It features Superbells Coralina calibrachoa, Superbena Peachy Keen verbena and of course, Supertunia Bermuda Beach. It is perfect for baskets and small to midsize containers.

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