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Superbells® Cardinal Star Calibrachoa

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 6-12 Inches
  • Mature Width 12-24 Inches
  • Use as a Spiller in Containers

Calibrachoa is a relative of the petunia, and offers many of the great qualities of the beloved petunia but in a more flowing and flowering growth habit. Plant Superbells Cardinal Calibrachoa in a container or the landscape and watch its 1- to 2-foot mound fill with abundant flowers in spring through fall. The flowers are sure to make you and passersby smile as they trail over container edges with bright reddish-orange color and yellow highlights.

You can fill containers with Superbells and never have to deadhead or prune the plant. As much as you love the color and shape of these calibrachoa blooms, hummingbirds will love them more. The flowers appear from planting time through summer and until a hard frost, depending on the growing zone. Although an annual plant in most areas of the country, warm and temperate areas in zones 10 and 11 might be able to grow this calibrachoa as a perennial plant or bring it indoors during the coolest months.

Superbells Cardinal Star Calibrachoa Care

Calibrachoas are known as easy-care plants for filling containers, filling in garden beds, or adding borders. Plant them in soil that drains well (that’s why they love pots) and give them average water. That’s pretty much it; the plants benefit from regular feeding with a well-balanced fertilizer that is water soluble. Just add it when watering. The South American native requires average water, but doesn’t like to sit in soggy soil, so only water the container when the top of the soil feels dry.

Although they can grow in part sun, Superbells Cardinal Star Calibrachoas will flower best if they receive about 4 to 6 hours of sun a day. With your calibrachoa in a pretty container, you can bring the plant indoors for winter and try to winter it over. If you like, you can encourage fuller growth and flowering by lightly pruning the calibrachoa when you plant it. But it’s not necessary. You also can prune the plant if it begins to open in the middle or not be as full in bloom. Typically, gardeners give mature plants a haircut in late summer or after wintering them over.

Superbells Cardinal Star Calibrachoa Spacing

Space your Superbells about 8 to 12 inches apart for best effect in garden beds or borders. In containers, place this stunner near the front of a large container or the center of a smaller one so the bright flowers can trail over the sides.

Superbells® Cardinal Star Calibrachoa Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Plant Type: Annual
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 6-12 Inches
Mature Spread: 12-24 Inches
Mature Spacing: 8-12 Inches
Habit: Mounding, Trailing
Flower Color(s): Crimson red with bright yellow stars
Flower Description: Small, trumpet-shaped flowers with a cascading habit
Bloom Period: Spring to Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Small, oval leaves
Seasonal Interest: 
Watering: Average
Resists: Pests, Diseases, Extreme Weather
Tolerates: heat tolerant, salt tolerant, and drought tolerant
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Uses: Container
Features: Fall Interest, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Superbells® Cardinal Star Calibrachoa
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Calibrachoa hybrid 'USCAL69404' USPP 29,667, Can 6,055, US Utility US9,313,959
SKU:
CALCAP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.