Calibrachoa 'USCAL08501' (Superbells® Pomegranate Punch calibrachoa)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusCalibrachoa
Cultivar'USCAL08501'
Registered NameSuperbells®
Patent NumberUSPPAF, Can PBRAF
CategoryAnnuals
OriginProven Winners®

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7 - 10
Temperature (°F)20 - 50
Height15 - 25 cm
Spread60 cm
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA continuously blooming calibrachoa with rich, velvety red flowers.
ShapeA mounding trailer.
LandscapeWonderful container plant.
CultivationGrow in full sun in soil with good drainage. Deadheading is unnecessary as the plant is self-cleaning, but trimming in late summer or fall may help rejuvenate. Heat tolerant.
PestsResistant to most diseases.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSmall lanceolate green leaves.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are large with very long bloom times, and are a rich, velvety red and have a black eye.

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