Millon bells (Calibrachoa 'Superbells Tequila Sunrise')
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Genus:
Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa is a relatively new genus of flowering plants. The first cultivars weren't released until 1992. This cultivar's self-cleaning, petunia-like flowers are painted in a sunny mix of orange, red, and yellow. It is an easy-to-grow, trailing perennial, often used as an annual in hanging baskets, window boxes, and other containers.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Doesn't need deadheading. Long bloom season. Heat tolerant.
Care:
Full sun and well-drained soil. Allow the top of the soil to dry out before watering again to avoid root rot diseases. Self-cleaning, so no deadheading necessary.
Problems:
Disease resistant. Root rot diseases occur if overwatered.
Overview
Height
6 in. to 12 in.
Spread
6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun Only
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Attracts Hummingbirds,
Showy Flowers
Bloom Time
Fall,
Summer
Flower Color
Salmon,
Red,
Yellow
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Container
Seasonal Interest
Fall Interest
Tolerance
Frost Tolerant
Type
Annuals