Calibrachoa x Hybrida "Million Bells" (Mixed Colours) 15cmPot

Calibrachoa Mixed Colours

Botanical Name

Calibrachoa × hybrida

Common Names

• Million Bells
• Mini Petunia
• Trailing Calibrachoa

Product Description

Calibrachoa Mixed Colours is a compact, trailing flowering plant prized for its abundant small, petunia-like blooms in a variety of vibrant colours including pink, purple, red, yellow, and white. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and garden borders, this plant produces a continuous display of colour from spring to autumn in South African climates. Its trailing habit and long-lasting flowers make it perfect for adding bright, cheerful accents to patios and balconies.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–30 cm
• Spread/Trailing Length: ± 40–50 cm
• Growth habit: Trailing, compact, bushy

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Performs best with at least 5–6 hours of sunlight daily
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Use compost-enriched potting mix for containers
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
• Climate:
  • Thrives in warm, frost-free areas
  • Sensitive to frost; treat as an annual in colder regions
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
  • Trim lightly to maintain shape if needed

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Main Flowering Season: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in warm, sunny conditions
  • Ideal for summer colour displays in containers and hanging baskets