There are just few annuals that are versatile
in the garden as Calibrachoa. Calibrachoa plant bloom continuously from
planting until frost, and also with a cascading habit that are ideally suited
for containers, hanging baskets or raised beds. Calibrachoa plant look-like a
member of the nightshade family, it became available to home gardeners in the
1990s under the name Million Bells®. Calibrachoa plant are commonly grown as
annuals in the U.S.
Furthermore, breeding breakthroughs
have actually resulted in a wider range of colors, bigger flowers, and
increased vigor. Without been told the diversity of hues and patterns makes
them invaluable by themselves, or when combined with other plants.
Some basic facts about
Calibrachoa plant
The height/spread of the plant: It
has sprawling habit, with plants reaching about 12-24 inches wide, 6-12 inches
tall, and the trailing stems is up to 30 inches long.
The plant exposure: This plant really
blooms best with at least 6 hours of sun, although they can tolerate partial
shade.
The bloom time: Let say, planting
until frost.
The color and characteristics: Calibrachoa
plant really have compact oval green leaves, which are somewhat sticky, and
one-inch flowers that also look similar to petunias. Actually, blooms include
solid and bicolors, stripes, patterns, and doubles. It has rainbow of colors to
choose from, which are coral, purple, yellow, orange, blue, red, pink,
burgundy, lavender, and crème, there’s something for everyone. Calibrachoa plants
are prolific bloomers with flowers that are self-cleaning, requiring no
deadheading.
The planting
instructions
The period to plant: You can plant
outside in mid-late spring after all danger of frost has past.
The place to plant: You can grow them
in containers or hanging baskets, by themselves or in combination with other
plants. Try and make sure your containers have drainage holes. Calibrachoa plant
can be planted in bedding displays provided the soil is well amended with good
drainage, although it performs best in pots.
How to plant Calibrachoa: You can place
potting mix in a hanging basket or container. Make sure you remove purchased
plants from the pots they were sold in (usually 4-inch or quart size) and then gently
tease the roots out if the plants are pot-bound. You can place 6-12 inches
apart and firm soil around the base. Make sure you water well to thoroughly wet
the plant and settle the soil around it.
Pest and diseases control: Don’t
forget that overwatering can lead to root rot or an infection from one of the
Phytophthora species, which can easily kill the plants. By peradventure if the plants
are wilted after watering, this can really be a sign of root rot. Don’t also
forget that heat stress can make plants susceptible to spider mites, and
aphids. This particular plant does not seem tasteful to deer, although they are
not classified as deer resistant.
Some of the companion plants: This
particular plant combines well with many other annuals. Try and get creative
and make your own custom containers using the principle of “thriller, filler,
and spiller.”
You can combine them with taller
plants like African daisy, angelonia, coleus, purple fountain grass, zonal
geranium, or Persian shield. You can also add fillers such as lantana, coral
bells, marigold, or sedges.
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