Calibrachoa Noa Bubblegum - Mini-Petunia

The Calibrachoa Noa Bubblegum is a recent Mini-Petunia with a very feminine charm and colour. This fantastic annual forms pretty clumps that are both dense and spreading, covered during a very long period with small fresh pink flowers shaded with a dark pink halo surrounding a small yellow heart. Its flexible and branching stems are adorned with small green and pointed leaves that remain impeccable throughout the season. Not demanding in terms of water, resistant to rain and almost maintenance-free, it is an essential plant for hanging baskets or sunny borders. Offer it a fertile and well-drained soil.

Calibrachoa, sometimes called Million Bells, are tender perennial plants often grown as annuals. Very similar to petunias, they differ from them 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 that make up this group all belong to the solanaceae family (like tomatoes) and probably descend 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 'Bubblegum' variety quickly forms a strong clump, slightly wider than tall, 25 to 40 cm (10 in-1ft 4") in height and 35 to 50 cm (1 ft 2-1 ft 8 in) in diameter. Its long and flexible stems are covered along their entire length with persistent, fuzzy, and slightly sticky lanceolate leaves, of a dark green colour that beautifully enhances its pink flowering. Many small funnel-shaped flowers are born in the axils of the leaves; they are 3 to 4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) wide, with a fine texture that reveals delicate pinki-purple veins through a fresh pink corolla. The colour is enhanced by a supporting central pink circle. The new flowers cover the faded ones, which drop off spontaneously. Unlike petunias, these calibrachoas do not need to be pruned during the season.

The Calibrachoa 'Noa Bubblegum' is ideal in hanging baskets, flower pots, or containers, but its heat resistance, drought tolerance, and excellent flowering performance in the rain also allow it to be used in open ground, where it forms beautiful borders in sunny flower beds. It can be planted alone or accompanied by 2 other varieties with complementary colours (red, mauve, pale blue, white), in planters, flower pots, or tubs on terraces, balconies, or patios. They are also good plants for verandas. Their combination with Verbenas, Surfinia Petunias, and Nemesias is stunning. The choice is vast and allows free rein to the imagination and tastes 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.