{"id":5964,"date":"2023-01-25T04:45:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T09:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=5964"},"modified":"2023-01-30T01:52:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T06:52:40","slug":"how-to-plant-and-grow-calibrachoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/25\/how-to-plant-and-grow-calibrachoa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant and Grow Calibrachoa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"Calibrachoa\"<\/div><\/div>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

With flowers that look like tiny\u00a0petunias, calibrachoa (also called Million Bells) grows and blooms at an amazing rate. Though they only get about four inches tall, the plants can spread out enough to cover about 2 square feet of space in a season. These extremely vigorous plants make for\u00a0colorful, cascading accents in containers or hanging baskets, along walkways, and on garden walls.<\/p>

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Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That\u2019s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. What started out as a simple, single-color bloom has transformed into a whole new class of plant that comes in a riot of colors. These include yellow stars, speckles, veined and segmented petals, and sometimes combinations of all of the above.<\/p>

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Calibrachoa Overview<\/h3>
GENUS NAME<\/td>Calibrachoa<\/td><\/tr>
COMMON NAME<\/td>Calibrachoa<\/td><\/tr>
PLANT TYPE<\/td>Annual<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHT<\/td>Sun<\/td><\/tr>
HEIGHT<\/td>6 to 6 inches<\/td><\/tr>
WIDTH<\/td>12 to 14 inches<\/td><\/tr>
FLOWER COLOR<\/td>Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow<\/td><\/tr>
FOLIAGE COLOR<\/td>Blue\/Green, Chartreuse\/Gold<\/td><\/tr>
SEASON FEATURES<\/td>Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr>
SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td>Good for Containers<\/td><\/tr>
ZONES<\/td>10, 11, 9<\/td><\/tr>
PROPAGATION<\/td>Stem Cuttings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>
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Where to Plant Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h2>

If you’re looking to quickly fill a container or hanging basket, this plant is up to the task and does well mixed with other plants. Or tuck it into the front of a border garden, where it can spill out onto sidewalks or patios. For extra curb appeal, plant your calibrachoa in\u00a0a sunny window box.<\/p>

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Calibrachoa Care Tips<\/span><\/h2>

Calibrachoa plants bloom all summer long when their needs are met.<\/p>

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Light<\/span><\/h3>

Calibrachoa requires\u00a06-8 hours of sun daily\u00a0for the best blooms. It can tolerate partial shade but produces fewer blooms.<\/p>

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Soil and Water<\/span><\/h3>

Use an\u00a0all-purpose potting mix\u00a0in containers or hanging baskets. Calibrachoas do best in containers with good drainage. When planted in beds outdoors, calibrachoas benefit from\u00a0soil that drains well.<\/p>

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Fertilizer<\/span><\/h3>

Calibrachoas are heavy feeders because of their speedy growth and profusion of blooms.\u00a0Add a slow-release fertilizer\u00a0to the soil before planting. Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer at about half-strength every two or three weeks.<\/p>

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Sensitive to low amounts of nitrogen, calibrachoa turns yellow when it needs to be fed. So if your plants look a little golden, it’s time to give them another dose of fertilizer.<\/p>

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Types of Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h2>

Calibrachoa\u00a0grows as an annual\u00a0in most of the U.S., but it’s actually a perennial that’s\u00a0winter hardy in Zones 9-11.<\/p>

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‘Cabaret Hot Pink’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
DENNY SCHROCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Cabaret Hot Pink’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears multitudes of bright pink flowers on trailing stems to 8 inches.<\/p>

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‘Cabaret Purple Glow’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Cabaret Purple Glow’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0trails to 8 inches and\u00a0tolerates part shade. It grows 12 inches wide.<\/p>

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‘Can-Can Mocha’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
GRAHAM JIMERSON<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Can-Can Mocha’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0offers creamy flowers with a chocolate-purple throat. It has a mounding-trailing habit and grows 15 inches tall and wide.<\/p>

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‘Colorbust Chocolate’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0‘Colorburst Chocolate’ is a compact, mounding selection to 8 inches and offers burgundy blooms\u00a0blushed with chocolate-brown.<\/p>

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‘Million Bells Terra-Cotta’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
PETER KRUMHARDT<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Million Bells Terra-Cotta’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0offers orange flowers streaked with shades of red and gold on trailing stems to 8 inches.<\/p>

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‘Million Bells Coral’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Coral<\/div><\/div>
MATTHEW BENSON<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Million Bells Coral’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0offers lots of coral-pink flowers on trailing stems to 8 inches.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Compact Dark Red’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
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JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Compact Dark Red’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces rich red flowers on a compact 8-inch trailing plant.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Double Blue’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Double Blue’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0shows off fully double velvety-blue flowers on a trailing plant with 10-inch-long stems.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Double Blush’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Double Blush’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears gorgeous double pink flowers on a vigorous trailing plant with 10-inch-long stems.<\/p>

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‘Minifamous Double Pink’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

MiniFamous Double Pink\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces double pink flowers on a plant that trails to 10 inches.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Double Yellow’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Double Yellow’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces intricate double flowers on a vigorous plant that trails to 10 inches.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Sun Violet Veins’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Sun Violet Veins’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears soft blue flowers with violet-purple netting on a vigorous plant that trails to 10 inches.<\/p>

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‘MiniFamous Tangerine’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘MiniFamous Tangerine’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0offers soft yellow flowers with orange markings on a vigorous plant that trails to 8 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Blackberry Punch’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Blooms of the ‘Superbells Blackberry Punch’ feature a deep raspberry-red outline with an almost black center.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Blue’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
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JASON WILDE<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Blue’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0is a floriferous variety with loads of\u00a0violet-blue flowers\u00a0on trailing 8-inch stems.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Cherry Star’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
DENNY SCHROCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

A\u00a0Calibrachoa\u00a0<\/i>hybrid, ‘Superbells Cherry Star’ was one of the first to produce this bright yellow star pattern in the center. This particular series showcases a cherry-colored backdrop.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Dreamsicle’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Dreamsicle’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0is a vigorous variety that shows off creamy orange flowers on a plant that trails to 4 feet or more.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Lavender’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Lavender ‘Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears an abundance of lavender flowers on trailing 36-inch-long stems.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Peach’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Peach’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0offers salmon-orange blooms with a darker throat. It holds up well to rainy weather and trails to 30 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Saffron’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Saffron’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears yellow flowers with a red-orange throat. It trails to 36 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Scarlet’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Scarlet’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears bold scarlet-red flowers on a vigorous plant that trails to 48 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Tequila Sunrise’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Tequila Sunrise’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces a plethora of orange flowers with yellow streaks. This vigorous variety can trail to 48 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Trailing Lilac Mist’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Trailing Lilac Mist’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0bears lots of cream flowers with dark blue veins and has better heat- and\u00a0drought-tolerance than most. It trails to 4 feet.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Yellow Chiffon’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Yellow Chiffon’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces soft yellow flowers on a floriferous plant that trails to 48 inches.<\/p>

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‘Superbells Yellow’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
MARTY BALDWIN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Superbells Yellow’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0features large, clear yellow flowers and a low, trailing habit. It trails to 48 inches.<\/p>

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‘Voodoo’ Calibrachoa<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

‘Voodoo’\u00a0Calibrachoa<\/i>\u00a0produces plum flowers with yellow streaks and flecks. Each bloom is different. The plant trails to 48 inches or more, making it a good choice for hanging baskets and large mixed container gardens.<\/p>

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Calibrachoa Companion Plants<\/span><\/h2>

Angelonia<\/span><\/h3>
\"Angelonia\"<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Angelonia\u00a0is also called summer snapdragon, and once you get a good look at it, you’ll know why. It has salvia-like flower spires that reach 1-2 feet tall, studded with fascinating snapdragon-like flowers with beautiful colorations in purple, white, or pink. It’s the perfect plant for adding bright color to hot, sunny spaces. This tough plant blooms all summer long. While all of its varieties are beautiful, the sweetly scented selections offer an added bonus. Most gardeners treat angelonia as an annual, but it’s a tough perennial in Zones 9-10. If you have a bright, sunny spot indoors, you can keep it flowering all winter.<\/p>

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Coral Bells<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Exciting selections with incredible foliage patterns put\u00a0coral bells\u00a0on the map. Once enjoyed mainly for their spires of dainty reddish flowers, coral bells are also grown for the unusual mottling and veining of different-colored leaves. The low clumps of long-stemmed evergreen or semi-evergreen lobed foliage make coral bells fine groundcover plants.<\/p>

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Loosestrife<\/span><\/h3>
\"Calibrachoa<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

These vigorous growers are beautiful additions to the garden.\u00a0Loosestrife plants\u00a0vary from tall, stately plants suitable for borders to others better used as creeping groundcovers. The flowers, too, vary from tight spikes of half-inch to 1-inch cups, alone or in whorls. Some varieties may grow aggressively and need to be corralled. Note: These are not the invasive purple loosestrife that has been banned in many parts of the United States.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PHOTO:  BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA With flowers that look like tiny petunias, calibrachoa (also called Million Bells) grows and blooms at an amazing rate. Though they only get about four inches tall, the plants can spread out enough to cover about 2 square feet of space in a season. These extremely vigorous plants make for colorful, cascading accents in containers or hanging baskets, along walkways, and on garden walls. Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That\u2019s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. What started out as a simple, single-color bloom has transformed into a whole new class of plant that comes in a riot of colors. These include yellow stars, speckles, veined and segmented petals, and sometimes combinations of all of the above. Calibrachoa Overview GENUS NAME Calibrachoa COMMON NAME Calibrachoa PLANT TYPE Annual LIGHT…<\/p>\n

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