Calibrachoa Million Bells Series
calibrachoa Million Bells Series
Million Bells Series are free-flowering, compact trailing annuals to 15cm in height, with yellow-throated, pink or blue flowers 2-3cm across, in summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Blue Pink | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Calibrachoa are tender woody-based perennials usually grown as annuals, mostly trailing in habit, with simple leaves and petunia-like, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long period
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
A sunny, sheltered site is essential for the best flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets but can also be grown in any well-drained soil. The photo shows Million Bells Trailing Pink ('Sunbelkupi')
Propagation
Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by a virus
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