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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Cherry Red
The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Cherry Red, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. 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. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored red flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. 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. ... details
Coleus - Velvet Lime The Coleus Velvet Lime, 'Coleus hybrid', has a velvety sheen on burgundy leaves with olive green margins. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. |
