Calibrachoa
Uses:
- Hanging Baskets
- Garden Planters
- Small Ground Covers
Features:
- Prolific Bloomer
- Spiller Plant in Containers
- Several Different Flower Colors
Sunlight:
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- 4+ Hours of Direct Sun
Popular for growing in smaller garden areas and as a spiller plant in containers, Calibrachoa comes in a rainbow of solid colors, stripes, patterns and two-tones. The gorgeous double blooms flower from spring to fall.
Why Buy Calibrachoa Online
Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells, is a genus of plants in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. It is an evergreen short-lived perennial and subshrub that has masses of small petunia like flowers. Calibrachoa is a great trailing plant that boasts colorful flowers, is super easy to grow, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. We offer Superbells because it is an excellent summer performing annual and is heat tolerant.
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Performing best in pots, Calibrachoa are great for window boxes and hanging baskets as long as there is well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. This annual flower can also be planted in beds and borders as long as the soil is well amended and drains well. Growing hardy in zones 9 to 11, Calibrachoa plants grow 6 to 12 inches tall with a sprawling habit 12 to 24 inches wide. Known for its trailing stems up to 30 inches long, these petunia-like flowers make great spillers for containers. Great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Use in mixed containers
Great for growing in unique containers
Blooms in a wide range of solid colors, bicolors, stripes, patterns, and doubles
Typically 6-12 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide
Growing zones 9-11
About Calibrachoa
Genus
Species
Family
Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa caesia, Calibrachoa calycina, Calibrachoa dusenii, Calibrachoa eglandulata, Calibrachoa elegans, Calibrachoa ericaefolia, Calibrachoa excellens, Calibrachoa hassleriana, Calibrachoa heterophylla, Calibrachoa linearis, Calibrachoa parviflora, Calibrachoa pygmaea, Calibrachoa rupestris, Calibrachoa sellowiana, Calibrachoa spathulata, Calibrachoa thymifolia
Solanaceae
Common Names:
Million Bells, Mini Petunia, Trailing Petunia
Native To:
South America
Plant Type:
Annuals
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flower Color:
Red, Pink, Purple, Yellow, White, Orange, Blue, Lavender, Bicolor
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring through Fall
Growth Habit:
Trailing, Spreading, Mounded
Attracts:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Tolerates:
Heat, Humidity, Poor Soil (with good drainage)
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits
Superbells Timing Chart
There is a 4 week window from the earliest flowering to the latest flowering Superbells Calibrachoa. Typically weeks 12 to 15 are from late March to mid-April.
How To Use Calibrachoa In The Garden
Calibrachoa is renowned for its compact, trailing growth habit and abundant, petunia-like flowers that continue throughout the growing season. Its tolerance for heat and light frost make it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates. With proper watering and well-draining soil, this plant rewards gardeners with a continuous display of color, requiring minimal maintenance beyond deadheading.
This plant is an excellent choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and patio containers, where its cascading stems create a lovely, flowing effect. It also works well as an edging plant in flower beds and mixed borders, complementing taller plants with its low, spreading habit. Calibrachoa has a wide color palette and pairs easily with other annuals or perennials. Its suites various garden styles from modern to traditional plantings.
Calibrachoa Care
Calibrachoa plants perform best in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH, and require regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist. Full sun exposure for at least six hours daily promotes continuous growth and abundant flowers. When planting, consider incorporating a slow-release fertilizer or applying a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season to support nutrient needs.
Pruning spent blooms and leggy growth helps maintain a compact shape and encourages continuous flowering. During the winter months, calibrachoas are best grown as annuals in most climates or brought indoors if temperatures drop below freezing. When grown in containers, they require pots with proper drainage and should be watered and fertilized on a regular schedule to support their long blooming season.
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Calibrachoa Companion Plants
Plants that go well with Calibrachoa are tall plants and other trailing plants used for mixed containers. Here are some of our favorite plants to help you get that spiller and thriller effect for your potted masterpiece.
