Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Blue

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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Blue

Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored blue flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. ... find out more

 

Fuchsia - Angels' Earrings ® Snow Fire In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. Angels' Earrings are later blooming Fuchsias and feature upright growth habits with lovely single flowers and fantastic colors. The Fuschia Angels' Earrings ® Snow Fire, 'Fuchsia hybrid', are the most heat tolerant Fuchsias on the market. The Cascading fuchia flowers are a knock out red. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn. The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Blue