Hundreds and millions of bell shaped flowers on Calibrachoa make it a ‘must have’ trailing ground cover in gardens.
Calibrachoa look similar to Petunia’s and the flowers, while much smaller, look very alike. The plant forms small mounds of leaves with trailing stems that become covered in brightly coloured flowers. Calibrachoa are prolific bloomers from spring straight through to autumn. Pinching them back will ensure a more compact plant growth.
Calibrachoa is an easy gardening favourite to grow. Simply ensure they are in moist but well-drained, organically rich soil and planted in the full sun. Avoid soils with a very high pH. Calibrachoa will tolerate light shade but will not flower as profusely, however plants with some shade will survive longer into the hot summer months. The application of periodic fertilizer will encourage a longer and more prolific flowering period.