- Partial Sun to Full Sun (5+ hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6-12 Inches
- Mature Width 12-24 Inches
- Use as a Spiller in Containers
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
What a TKO (total knockout) this color variation of Superbells is! Deep purple with a dark purple, almost black throat and a bright yellow center, larger than usual blooms at about 1 ½ inches across. The flowers completely blanket the foliage with luscious blooms, creating an outstanding display all of its own! Or pair this with a complementary colored plant variety and a contrasting color variety to really amp this up and create an incredibly beautiful presentation.
Calibrachoas are native to South America where they grow as semi woody shrubs in the open grassland areas. They are perennial in Zones 9a through 11b and are grown as wildly popular annual container plants in Zones 3-8 with great success. They are extremely sensitive to soggy soil so most gardeners opt to grow them in containers rather than in the ground, but with proper planning, these do make incredible landscape plants as well.
Superbells® Grape Punch Calibrachoa Care
It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is that the soil where these are planted be well draining. Calibrachoa will not tolerate soggy soil. Water weekly in dry weather and plant them in full sun. They tolerate heat and humidity, but also thrive in more temperate locations equally as well. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer to start with, and add a water soluble fertilizer to your waterings once a month or so for lush green growth and vigorous flowering. Calibrachoa are sensitive to soil pH changes, preferring 5.5 to 5.8 pH, so use of a liquid chelated iron spray on the foliage will correct any yellowing that occurs because of this.
Deadheading is not required as spent blooms drop off on their own. Pinch back newly established plants to encourage branching. Calibrachoas grow rapidly during the warm summer months so if you feel the need to prune back errant growth, or shear it if it opens up and becomes leggy, do so with a pair of sharp shears, cutting back about ⅓ of the volume of the plant. It will respond with renewed branching and flowering well into fall.
Superbells® Grape Punch Calibrachoa Spacing
This low growing, mounding annual appreciates some space. Topping out at about 12 inches tall and spreading out to 24 inches wide, give it 8 to 12 inches of space between plants. It is also a trailing plant, cascading down about 24 inches over your container or rock wall and looks wonderful when paired with petunias, lantana, coleus, euphorbia and ipomoea. You will love the compliments you receive from your friends so place this plant where it can be fully appreciated.
Superbells® Grape Punch Calibrachoa Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Purple with a Large, Deep Plummy-Black Eye |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Mature Height: 6-12 Inches |
| Mature 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 'JGCAL09404' USPP 29,760, Can 5,784 |
| Common Name: Superbells® Grape Punch Calibrachoa |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- CALGPP
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 Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
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 Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
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!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations