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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Cherry Red
The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Cherry Red, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored red flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. ... more
Geranium - Butterfly The Geranium Butterfly, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful light lavender flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. |
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