Calibrachoa
( kal - ih - bruh - KOE - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationThese flowering perennials are often sold as annuals and need full sun to light shade conditions and moderate water. The flowers mimic Petunia, and the plants are native to Brazil and Peru. Most of the garden forms are hybrid varieties. Flowers can be single or double, and fall off the plant as they fade, but will keep growing all season long. Bloom color can be white, yellow, orange, apricot, red, pink, blue, burgundy, lavender and purple. These come in both upright and trailing habits, great for a variety of planting situations.
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Calibrachoa Species and Varietals
The genus Calibrachoa is a member of the Nightshade plant family Solanaceae, and includes 28 species. The genus was named by botanist Vincente Cervantes for botanist and pharmacologist Antonio de la Cal y Bracho. The best growing zones for Calibrachoa are zones 8, 9, and 14-24 as a perennial plant and zones 2-7 and 10-13 as an annual. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Calibrachoa parviflora (Seaside Petunia) This species is native to coastal regions in South America, Mexico, Australia and the southwestern United States. This plant produces slender, branching stems that creep along the ground and form roots at nodes. Foliage can be sticky. Flowers are funnel or bell-shaped and vary in color, though are most commonly seen in the pink range. |
Caring for calibrachoa
Petunias and Calibrachoas should not be planted together in the same pots, as the petunias will overwhelm the smaller Calibrachoas. They will struggle in any conditions other than perfect drainage, and should be planted in areas that have light or nonexistent frost conditions. Need regular waterings and fertilization for best performance. They are best in containers, and will need regular water and fertilizing.
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 211, Calibrachoa
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