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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Pink Kiss
Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. 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. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Pink Kiss, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored pink flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. 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. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... find out more
Coleus - Red Ruffles The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. The Coleus Red Ruffles, 'Coleus hybrid', has intense red leaves with black penciling. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. |
