Calibrachoa Lia Spark Pink
Calibrachoa Lia Spark Pink
Calibrachoa hybrida Lia Spark Pink
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Description
Calibrachoa Lia 'Spark Pink' is an early and floriferous variety of mini petunia. It bears large funnel-shaped pink flowers that are almost fuchsia in the centre, warmed by a yellow heart. This tireless annual is covered in flowers from spring until the first frost, forming a rounded and dense clump. The stems' nodes are short, resulting in more flowers, and the plant continues to bloom even as the days shorten. With low water requirements, resistance to rain, and almost no maintenance needs, it is ideal for hanging baskets, where its delicate dark green foliage cascades like a curtain. It is also perfect in sunny borders.
Calibrachoa, sometimes called Million Bells, are tender perennials often grown as annuals. They are very similar to petunias but differ in some morphological characteristics: their flowers are smaller, their growth habit is shrubby or herbaceous with woody stems, their development is less significant, and they tolerate drought better. The hybrids in this group all belong to the Solanaceae family (like tomatoes) and are likely descended from an Argentine species known as Petunia integrifolia.
This variety quickly forms a clump that is wider than it is tall, reaching a height of 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in) and a diameter of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in). Its long and flexible stems are covered with small lanceolate, evergreen, fuzzy, and slightly sticky dark green leaves that beautifully enhance its pink flowers with a fuchsia-purple halo, touched with yellow at the centre. This tireless flowering period lasts from May until the first frost. An abundance of trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in the axils of the leaves, measuring 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) wide and covering the faded flowers that fall off on their own.
Calibrachoa Lia 'Spark Pink' has vigorous growth and early flowering. It is ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or pots. Its heat and drought tolerance means it can be grown in the ground, where it forms beautiful borders and spots of intense colour in flower beds. Its colourful flowering means it can be planted on its own in containers on a balcony or patio. However, you can also have fun combining it with varieties in purple, pink, or yellow, echoing its own colours. It can also be grown in a conservatory. The combination with verbena, petunias, double bacopas, and nemesias is remarkable. Grow them as annuals or bring them indoors during winter.
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 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting outdoors once the risk of frosts has passed.
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Botanical data
Calibrachoa
hybrida
Lia Spark Pink
Solanaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant them 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 pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth. Calibrachoas will flower from May to October. Plant in a sunny location sheltered from the wind. They need light and humus-rich, 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. They are hungry plants. We recommend feeding them with a liquid fertiliser for petunias once or twice a week during the growing season. Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep them looking their best 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.