Calibrachoa Superbells Blue
Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Blue’ is a compact, bushy or slightly trailing perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of blue-purple flowers adorned with a yellow heart from late spring to the first frosts. Vigorous and blooming freely all season, this Calibrachoa is terrific in containers or hanging baskets, where it can function as a filler or trail gracefully over the edges.
Calibrachoa 'Superbells Blue' is a compact, bushy or slightly trailing perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of blue-purple flowers adorned with a yellow heart from late spring to the first frosts. Vigorous and blooming freely all season, this Calibrachoa is terrific in containers or hanging baskets, where it can function as a filler or trail gracefully over the edges. Resembling a small Petunia, it is heat tolerant and disease resistant. Easy to grow, it attracts hummingbirds and is wonderful for creating a dazzling display through the summer.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). Will trail up to 30 in. long (75 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or light shade in well-drained soils. In containers, allow the top of the soil to dry before watering again.
- This Calibrachoa is perennial in hardiness zones 9-11 or climate zones 8,9,14-24 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
- Calibrachoa are usually easiest to grow in containers. They can be fantastic in-ground plants but will struggle in garden beds that have less than perfect drainage. Raised beds would be a good choice for planting Calibrachoa in the landscape.
- Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Will do best if fertilized on a regular basis. Cut back plants that become leggy.
- Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, snails, gray molds, or foot rot.
- Propagate by seed.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 11 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Calibrachoa |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 8″ – 12″ (20cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |