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Supertunia Hoopla Vivid Orchid petunia has only been out for a couple of years and is already lining the trophy case. Now it has been chosen as Proven Winners' "Petunia of the Year" for 2026. Indeed, it is living up to that Hoopla name.

The Supertunia Hoopla Vivid Orchid is a novelty for sure with its purple picotee pattern and white margins. ...Read more

What do you do with a waxed amaryllis after it is done flowering? Waxed bulbs are intended to be thrown away when they are done blooming, just like a cut flower in a vase. There is no mess of potting soil, no watering or any other care; just enjoy the flowers and then toss it out. You are reading this article because you could never do that. You...Read more

This coming new year will be a celebration for all loropetalum lovers. Jazz Hands Variegated will be honored as Proven Winners' "Heat Loving Shrub of the Year." This is "hands" down the most beautiful loropetalum in the marketplace. Just looking at it for a few minutes will cause you to fall madly in love with it.

Loropetalums have the common ...Read more

Several months ago, The Garden Guy told you about a new Supertunia Vista making its debut in 2026. The color is rare in the garden, especially in petunias. It is called Supertunia Vista Cool Jazz. The Vista series has become the go-to for petunias in both the landscape and containers, which means you should be able to find them at your garden ...Read more

I have been in the garden writing industry for over 35 years, so naturally, I have accumulated some gardening books. Most of them are really good and fun to read. In this day and age, books don't have to be all text. They can and probably should include lots of pictures. I have picked books that I refer to often, and though some of these books ...Read more