Calibrachoa

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Calibrachoa plants are often called million bells, and once you add them to your landscape, you'll soon see why. Calibrachoas are the stars of hanging baskets, mixed-container gardens, and window boxes. All of your plantings can be tied together to create a balanced and cohesive color scheme. Your porch pots can match your hanging baskets, window boxes, and even annual landscape plantings with these jewels. Calibrachoa plants grow best in full sun in well-drained soil. They are very heat-tolerant and will continue to bloom all summer and well into fall if fertilized every few weeks. If your superbells start to get tired-looking, trim them back, and they will flush and become just as vigorous as the day they were planted. How to Grow Calibrachoa Plants In most growing zones, million bells are best planted in the spring. Calibrachoas will bloom continuously from spring until the first frost, and their flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Million Bells are also fast-growing and quickly trails toward the ground as a "spiller" when grown in containers. Because of its trailing habit, it looks great in hanging baskets, bowls, or mixed containers. Calibrachoas are considered a “self-cleaning” plant. This means they do not need to be deadheaded to keep blooming. They will however benefit from a trim towards the end of summer to keep them looking fresh and vibrant. Are Calibrachoas Deer-Proof? Deer have shown to be not very interested in Calibrachoa, although it is not classified as deer-resistant they do not seem to be bothered. What is the best sunlight exposure for Calibrachoa plants? Calibrachoa plants bloom best when given at least six hours of direct sun per day, but they can tolerate partial shade. Partial shade is good for million bells grown in warmer areas of the country. in warmer areas, plants that get some shade from the midday sun are likelier to survive through the summer months. Not enough sun exposure typically results in reduced blooming. Watering C