- Height 6-12 Inches
- Width 12-24 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Bright cherry pink petals & yellow center!
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
Nicknamed Million Bells, Calibrachoa are very rewarding to grow as plants for your full sun (6+ hours) garden, hanging baskets or indoor houseplants. SuperBells Cherry Star Calibrachoa does not disappoint with its bright cherry pink petals and yellow star and is easy to grow with a few good habits on your part.
Heat tolerant, full sun loving annuals in Zones 3-8, Calibrachoa are hardy in Zones 9a through 11b. They are not tolerant of wet poor draining soil. Plant containerized plants outside after danger of frost is past. Calibrachoas like neutral soil pH of 5.5 to 5.8.
Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa Care
Telltale signs of imbalance or need for fertilizer is yellowing of leaf or lackluster leaf appearance. If you have fertilized regularly, the pH may be too high or too low and you will need to adjust accordingly. Applying chelated iron will help balance the soil pH and allow the plant to take up the much needed iron from the soil. Proper watering and regular feeding of indoor or basket plants is key to enjoying calibrachoas, as is dressing with compost when planted in the garden. Plants in the ground should not need watering unless in drought conditions.
Calibrachoa make great hanging baskets due to their mounding habit and bloom continuously if lightly deadheaded and kept into shape (giving a light haircut to improve branching and encourage good form). You may lose a few flowers for a couple days, but they will come back. Trim in late July or early August for season long flowering.
Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa Spacing
Space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart. With a low, mounding habit, topping out at 6 to 12 inches, these plants pair wonderfully with ageratum, alyssum, sweet potato vine and other annuals and compliment dark rich colors as well as bright whites for a stand out presentation.
Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Cherry Red with a Yellow Star |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-12 Inches |
| Spread: 12-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 8-12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounding, Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Container |
| Features: Fall Interest, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Calibrachoa hybrid 'USCAL91001' USPP 23,232, Can 4,594, US Utility 9,313,959 |
| Common Name: Superbells® Cherry Star Calibrachoa |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- CALCHP
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
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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 Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes 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.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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
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