Calibrachoa, Million Bells 'Million Bells Terra Cotta'

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
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)
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms all year
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Does it set seed?
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Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Patented
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Classification
Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

Heflin, Alabama

Cave Creek, Arizona

Chandler, Arizona

Castro Valley, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Sacramento, California

Palm Coast, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Boise, Idaho(2 reports)

Mattoon, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Flowood, Mississippi

Keansburg, New Jersey

Candler, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Sutherlin, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Friedens, Pennsylvania

Taylors, South Carolina

Henderson, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Palestine, Texas

Richardson, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Tyler, Texas

Willis, Texas

Farmington, Utah

Staunton, Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia

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Campion, CO | January 2012 | positive

I have been growing 'Callies', as my garden center calls them, for several years...They are so easy, and yet so beautiful to take care o...Read More

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Grand Marais, MI | August 2010 | positive

These little beauties do really well up here in the far north, too. They're the best thing I've found for hanging baskets and large pots...Read More

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Monmouth County, NJ (Zone 6a) | May 2010 | positive

I've been using these plants as annuals in a 'renovating-as-I-go" foundation border, zone 6 - LOVE them! Notoriously bad with fall clean ...Read More

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Palestine, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2008 | positive

I love this plant. I have two containers that are mounded round and thick. They self clean and are always full. They love water in the ...Read More

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Boise, ID (Zone 6b) | July 2008 | positive

Grew this last year in a large, glazed turquoise container, mixed with bright magenta petunia (Blue Wave), bright red Verbena, orange, pi...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

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 More

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | May 2008 | positive

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 More

M
Bloomingdale, OH (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | positive

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

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2004 | positive

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

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