Full sun
6 - 10
Superbells® Plum
Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa hybrid
Woo-hoo! There is nothing more super than Superbells. If there was a word that meant extra, extra super it still wouldn’t be as super as we are. Calibrachoas are a new type of plants that sort of look like little Petunias, which makes sense seeing as we’re related. Only Superbells aren’t sticky, perk right back up after it rains, and stay compact and bushy even when we’re stressed. Superbells are Proven Winners’ newest Calibrachoas. We’re the ones covered with hundreds of flowers from early spring all the way through those first light frosts. Just 6 - 10 inches tall, our long, long, trailing branches cascade over the sides of hanging baskets and other containers, and spread over flower beds. Hummingbirds are cuckoo about us.
Vigor, heat tolerance and resistance to disease are traits we all share. So is being an annual except in zones 9 - 11. You don’t have to deadhead old flowers or pinch back stems. Water only when the top of the soil feels dry. Too much water makes our roots rot (Ick). Full sun. Fertilize once a month. How extra double super easy is that?
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FeaturesAbundant small petunia-like flowers all season long on cascading foliage; low maintenance• Attracts Birds • Attracts Hummingbirds • Best Seller • Deadheading Not Necessary • Heat Tolerant • Needs Good Drainage • Pet Friendly Ornamental CharacteristicsFlower ColorBlue-Purple Foliage Color Green Height 6-10" (Short) Spacing 8-10" Habit Trailing Trails Up To 48 Container Plant Style Spiller - Trails over the side of a container Patent InformationSuperbells® Plum 'USCALI99' US PP17,679; Can. PBR 2869 |
Plant NeedsDurationAnnual Bloom Time Planting to Hard Frost Zone(s) Annual except in zones 9 - 11 Hardy Temp 30°F (-1°C) Exposure Full sun Water Needs Normal Maintenance Easy Uses Containers Calibrachoa do not like to have constantly damp soil. They will do well in the ground only with good drainage. For most gardeners containers are the best use for Calibrachoa. |
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Growing Tips Keeping plants too wet can lead to root rot diseases. Allow the top of the soil to dry before watering again. If your plant is wilting even though the soil is still damp you likely have a root rot problem. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. |
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| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Top 5 | WeHoP |
| 2005 | Top Performer | Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens |
| 2005 | Leader of the Pack Early Season | North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum |
| 2005 | Leader of the Pack Summer | North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum |
| 2005 | Leader of the Pack Late Season | North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum |
| 2005 | Top 10 Rating | North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum |
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