Botanical Name: Common Names:
Calibrachoa hybrida Deep Blue Mini Petunia, Million Bells,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Spreading
Description:
Showy trailing or rounded short-lived evergreen perennial with large deep blue petunia flowers from Summer through to Autumn. Great for pots and makes a great groundcover in the garden. Ofter planted as an annual. Grows approx. 15-30cm tall x 30-70cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Roundabouts / Splitters, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil. When growing in pots, use a well-drained, organically rich potting mix. Plant 15-20cm apart for quick coverage and prune when required. Do not allow plants to dry out. For best results feed monthly with a suitable liquid fertiliser or with a balanced slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Solanceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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