Calibrachoa, Million Bells 'Superbells Imperial Purple'

Calibrachoa

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calibrachoa (kal-ih-bruh-KOE-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Esparto, California

Fortuna, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Santa Barbara, California

Sunnyslope, California

Ventura, California

Harlem, Georgia

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Salem, New Hampshire

Ithaca, New York

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Spencer, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Center, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Garland, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Snook, Texas

South Hill, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Ventura, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2010 | positive

Sometimes this plant gets 'weird'. I have grown them in hanging baskets with great success, right now I have one
that the foliage ...Read More

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Oak Island, NC (Zone 8a) | April 2009 | positive

Amazing plant. Winters over here in zone 8a. We have ours here growing along side our pond waterfall. Seems to love the high humidity!...Read More

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Tampa, FL | March 2007 | neutral

I planted these along my front walk in December....hoping to have tons of color during our mild Tampa winters (aka no frost/snow).
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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | July 2005 | positive

I have a couple of these in a container on a south-facing patio. Early on I noticed that the leaves were getting scalded by either sun o...Read More

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| May 2005 | positive

This is my 2nd year to purchase this plant. This year I bought it, at a discount, as it wasn't flowering, at the local Market, where I br...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | positive

I've used calibrachoa each year since they appeared at our local nurseries and the purple is my favorite. These wonderful annuals normal...Read More

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Moss Point, MS (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

This plant is perrenial in zone 8b. It began blooming mid-March in last year's pots that I had given up for dead. It's great for contai...Read More

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Bloomingdale, NY | April 2005 | positive

I have had extremely good results with Calibrachoa for the
past 4-5 years. I have purchased an average of a dozen a
year. A...Read More

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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2004 | positive

A nice, cascading plant that does well in window boxes, hanging baskets, and containers. I have mine planted so that they cascade from sm...Read More

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