Calibrachoa Pronunciation
(aka Million Bells)

Bloom Time - Spring until frost
Color - Pink, purple, white, orange, red, yellow
Foliage - Light green
Size - under 1' ft. tall, spreading
Exposure - Full sun or partial shade
Culture - Excellent container plant - keep moist until well established and then allow it to dry out slightly between waterings.

Comments - Over the past several years, this has become one of my favorite annuals (if indeed it is an annual - I've had plants in the ground to return the following year). It looks like a miniature petunia but more floriferous and less temperamental. It is closely related to petunia but is a member of the potato family and was developed in 1988 by a Japanese company from native specimens collected in South America. Calibrachoa was marketed under the name 'Million Bells' which is what they are commonly referred to. Simply stated, they are outstanding plants - colorful, self-cleaning and blooming all summer long. A somewhat dry soil is preferable - too much watering will cause root rot. They are wonderful container plants but will perform well in the ground. For carefree, outstanding color, this is a plant that can't be beat.

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