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Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Cherry Star’

Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa, Mounding Trailing Calibrachoa, Calibrachoa hybrid 'USCAL91001'

Calibrachoa 'Superbells Cherry Star', Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa, Mounding Calibrachoa, Trailing Calibrachoa, Red Calibrachoa, Red Flowers
Calibrachoa 'Superbells Cherry Star', Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa, Mounding Calibrachoa, Trailing Calibrachoa, Red Calibrachoa, Red Flowers
Calibrachoa 'Superbells Cherry Star', Superbells Cherry Star Calibrachoa, Mounding Calibrachoa, Trailing Calibrachoa, Red Calibrachoa, Red Flowers

Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Cherry Star’ is a compact, bushy or slightly trailing perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of cherry-red flowers adorned with a yellow star from late spring to the first frosts. Vigorous and blooming freely all season, this Calibrachoa is terrific in containers or hanging baskets, where it can function as a filler or trail gracefully over the edges. Resembling a small Petunia, it is heat tolerant and disease resistant. Easy to grow, it attracts hummingbirds and is wonderful for creating a dazzling display through the summer.

  • Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). Will trail up to 24 in. long (60 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or light shade in well-drained soils. In containers, allow the top of the soil to dry before watering again.
  • This Calibrachoa is perennial in hardiness zones 9-11 or climate zones 8,9,14-24 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
  • Calibrachoa are usually easiest to grow in containers. They can be fantastic in-ground plants but will struggle in garden beds that have less than perfect drainage. Raised beds would be a good choice for planting Calibrachoa in the landscape.
  • Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Will do best if fertilized on a regular basis. Cut back plants that become leggy.
  • Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, snails, gray molds, or foot rot.
  • Propagate by seed.

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Solanaceae
Genus Calibrachoa
Common names Million Bells, Calibrachoa
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden
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Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Hollywood Star’
Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Pomegranate Punch’

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Calibrachoa: How to Grow and Care with Success
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Solanaceae
Genus Calibrachoa
Common names Million Bells, Calibrachoa
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden
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