Calibrachoa Superbells Tropical Sunrise - Mini-Petunia

The Calibrachoa Superbells Tropical Sunrise is a brand new and spectacular variety of Mini-Petunia for two reasons: firstly, for its fast and vigorous growth, resulting in a beautiful, compact, and trailing ball-shaped habit, and secondly, for its abundant small, flared trumpet-like blooms randomly streaked with either yellow, pink, or red, creating an original ensemble with an exotic and colourful appearance. Its long, flexible stems are adorned with small, pointed green leaves that remain impeccable throughout the season. This annual plant is very easy to grow in the sun in light, fertile soil that is not too dry.

Calibrachoa, sometimes called Million Bells, are frost-sensitive perennial plants often grown as annuals. Very similar to Petunias, they differ in the number of chromosomes that make up their genetic heritage and 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 are probably descended from an Argentinian species called Petunia integrifolia.

The variety 'Superbells Tropical Sunrise' quickly forms a dense mound that is wider than it is tall, reaching a height of 25 to 30 cm (9.8 - 11.8 in) and a diameter of 40 to 60 cm (15.7 - 23.6 in). Its flexible stems are densely covered with lanceolate, evergreen, hairy, and slightly sticky green leaves. It flowers tirelessly from June until the first frosts. Many small funnel-shaped flowers arise from the axils of the leaves; they are 3 to 4 cm (1.2 - 1.6 in) wide, remarkably variegated, with a golden yellow throat surrounded by a red halo. Unlike Petunias, these Calibrachoa do not need to be trimmed during the season.

Calibrachoa 'Superbells Tropical Sunrise' is ideal for hanging baskets, flower pots, or containers, but its heat and drought tolerance as well as its vigour also allow it to be used in the ground, where it forms beautiful borders and spots of intense colour in flowerbeds. It can be planted alone or accompanied by 2 or 3 other varieties in complementary colours (blue, yellow, white) in troughs, flower pots, or planters on terraces, balconies, or patios. They are also good plants for the conservatory. Their combination with Verbenas, Surfinia Petunias, double Bacopas, and Nemesias is stunning. The choice is vast and allows for imagination and the 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.