| Description | Superbells series Calibrachoa produces a plethora of flowers. Good where trailing plants or ground covers are needed. A tender perennial grown as an annual |
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| Pronunciation | (cal-i-bra-KO-a) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | best in full sun, on cloudy rainy days the amount of open flowers can be diminished |
| Moisture | at least average water, don't like to be dried out, plants will grow and pack the pot with masses of roots and the amount of water needed will increase at this time |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average patio |
| Flowers | many different colors |
| Leaves | trailing stems, works in baskets and outdoor pot, as a ground cover in the garden. |
| Dimensions | 6-10 inches high, spreads to 48 inches |
| Maintenance | pruning to maintain shape, it seems to get chlorotic at time for me, try some liguid fertilizer or acidic fertilizer these seem to help my plants |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Misc Facts | Calibrachoa was separate from the Petunias in 1825. In 1985 DNA results were used to prove this separation from the Petunia's. AKA: Dreamsicle, Apricot Punch, Cherry Blossom Lemon Slice and Blue |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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