LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Bright red blooms
GROWTH HABIT
Trailing compact
BLOOM SEASON
Spring–Fall
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
15–25 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
9–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
20–25 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm sunny
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Calibrachoa be arranged in a hanging basket?
How can Calibrachoa be arranged in a hanging basket?
Plant several seedlings with suitable spacing around the basket so the trailing growth can spread naturally over the edges.
Does Calibrachoa need protection from prolonged wet soil?
Does Calibrachoa need protection from prolonged wet soil?
Yes. Use well-drained growing media and avoid waterlogging, as the product page specifically recommends good drainage.
Can Red Calibrachoa be used in window boxes?
Can Red Calibrachoa be used in window boxes?
Yes. Its compact trailing habit makes it suitable for window boxes as well as hanging baskets and containers.
What helps maintain flowering during the growing season?
What helps maintain flowering during the growing season?
Regular watering, adequate sunlight, and balanced liquid feeding every 10–14 days can support continued flowering.
Should spent Calibrachoa flowers be removed?
Should spent Calibrachoa flowers be removed?
Light deadheading can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage continued blooming during the flowering period.
Can Calibrachoa tolerate partial shade?
Can Calibrachoa tolerate partial shade?
The page lists full sun as the light requirement, while the growing instructions mention full sun to partial shade for flowering.