Calibrachoa, Million Bells 'Million Bells Terra Cotta'

Grew this last year in a large, glazed turquoise container, mixed with bright magenta petunia (Blue Wave), bright red Verbena, orange, pi...Read Morenk and red Lantana, and Jasmine (officinale or polyanthum) vine for a combination of super hot colors and sweet scent.

I loved it, and am sad I didn't find Terra Cotta again at any of the 3 stores I usually buy plants. I tried to overwinter the pot, but only the Jasmine, Lantana and Verbena survived.

great annuals, in my yard, they are slightly tougher than petunias. I apply a weekly diluted dose of bloombuster and they treat me to ...Read Morea most colorful show.

I grew the terra cotta variety in a hanging basket last year and on the recommendation of a friend I sheared the flowers off last Novembe...Read Morer and left it outside during our version if winter. We experinced lows of 20-25 F several times last winter and I had little hope for it. Forward to this spring and it is now blooming its head off and I have planted it outdoors.

Alternatively I repeated the same procedure ( plus additional fertilizer) on a redder version of million belles in the greenhouse and it is beautiful now too.

Stunning colors. Every visitor comments on it. Very sturdy, survived 70 mph winds and my dog knocking it over twice. Keep well watered...Read More, wilts fast, but bounces back quickly. I'll definately buy this one again! I got mine at Lowe's.

Quite attractive, plant in rich, well drained potting soil, use high nitrogen fertilizer, slow release once a season or water soluble twice a month.