Calibrachoa Lia Dark Red - Mini-Petunia
Calibrachoa Lia Dark Red - Mini-Petunia
Calibrachoa Lia Dark Red - Mini-Petunia
Calibrachoa hybrida Lia Dark Red
Mini-petunia
Disappointed, I think mid-June was too late. Only 4 mini root balls took and 1 or 2 flowers each. Mid-July, no more flowers at all. And yet in the south-east.
Anne-Charlotte , 15/07/2025
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Description
The Calibrachoa Lia Dark Red is a recent, early-flowering and floriferous variety of mini-petunia, a fantastic annual that forms pretty, round and dense clumps, covered with countless funnel-shaped flowers of a beautiful intense carmine red, illuminated by a small yellow heart, from spring until the first frosts. Adorned with small, dark green and pointed foliage, the plants happily overflow from flower pots. Not demanding in terms of water, resistant to rain and almost maintenance-free, it is an essential ornamental plant for hanging baskets or sunny borders.
Calibrachoa, sometimes called Million Bells, are tender perennial plants often grown as annuals. Very similar to Petunias, they differ in some morphological characteristics: their flowers are smaller, their growth habit is shrub-like or herbaceous with a woody stem, their development is less significant, and they are more drought-tolerant. The hybrids that make up this group all belong to the Solanaceae family (like tomatoes) and are probably descended from an Argentinian species called Petunia integrifolia. The improved 'Noa' series stands out for its early and long-lasting flowering, good resistance to bad weather, and reduced maintenance needs.
The 'Noa Red' variety quickly forms a wider than tall clump, 20 to 25 cm (8-10 in) in height and 30 to 40 cm (1 ft- 1ft 4") in diameter. Its long, flexible stems are covered along their entire length with small, lanceolate, evergreen, fuzzy, and slightly sticky leaves of a dark green colour that beautifully enhance its magenta flowers with a purple halo and a yellow centre. The tireless flowering occurs from May until the frosts. Many trumpet-shaped flowers open at the axils of the leaves; they are 3 to 4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) wide and cover the faded flowers that fall off on their own.
The Calibrachoa 'Lia Dark Red' is ideal for hanging baskets, flowerbeds, or pots, but its heat resistance, tolerance to drought, and excellent flowering performance in the rain also allow it to be used in open ground, where it forms very pretty borders and colourful carpets in sunny flowerbeds. It can be planted alone or accompanied by 2 other varieties with complementary colours (white, blue, red, or purple) in tubs, flower pots, or planters on terraces, balconies, or patios. They are also good plants for conservatories. Their combination with Verbenas, Surfinia petunias, and Nemesias is stunning. The choice is vast and allows for imagination and the taste of every gardener, even inexperienced ones.
Please note: our young plants in mini-pots are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transfer and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14C° (>57.2 F) for a few weeks before planting outdoors once the risk of frosts has definitively passed.
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Botanical data
Calibrachoa
hybrida
Lia Dark Red
Solanaceae
Mini-petunia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant your 'Noa Red' Calibrachoas in the ground or in pots. If you wish to plant them in the ground, wait until the last heavy frosts have passed. In the meantime, you can pre-cultivate them in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth. Calibrachoas will flower from June to October. Plant your Calibrachoas in a sunny location protected from the wind. They need a light and humus-bearing, but above all, well-drained soil. Do not over-water them at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excessive moisture. They tolerate drought well but will need regular watering during hot summer weather. Very floriferous and fast-growing, they are hungry plants. We recommend feeding them with a liquid fertiliser for surfinias once or twice a week during the growing season. Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep them looking good and extend the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.