MiniFamous Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa
kal-ih-BRAH-ko-uh
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
These plants produce flowers that look like small petunias. These plants are prolific bloomers that produce hundreds of large flowers from spring to frost. Semi-mounding, earlier bloomer than most Calibrachoa. Good to excellent heat tolerance. Performs in landscapes, baskets or containers. Blooms spring to frost. This is a fast growing, fragrant bloomer. Despite its dainty appearance, the double blooms are sturdy and will withstand most windy and rainy conditions. Requires no deadheading, loves the sun yet is cold hardy and will bloom well into the fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Semi-Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Design
Spiller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
MiniFamous Calibrachoa
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide