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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Blue
Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored blue flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... find out more
Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Royal Red Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Cherry Red, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is outstanding for landscaping. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful cherry red blooms. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. |
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