When was Calibrachoa elegans created?

Fun Facts: Considered the “new kid on the block,” Calibrachoa made its debut in the United States in the late 1980s as Million Bells.

1. Where are Calibrachoa native to?
2. What is the common name for Calibrachoa?
3. Are Petunia and Calibrachoa the same?
4. What does a Purple Petunia mean?
5. Can you take cuttings from calibrachoa?
6. Can you divide million bells?
7. Do butterflies like calibrachoa?
8. How do you keep calibrachoa from getting leggy?
9. Do Million Bells come back?
10. What is a supertunia?
11. Are calibrachoa plants perennials?
12. Is calibrachoa Hardy?

Where are Calibrachoa native to?

Calibrachoa originally came from Brazil, and a few other locations in Latin America, just like their “big brother” the Petunia. At one time, Calibrachoa was actually a part of the genus Petunia but was later validated as a separate genus.

What is the common name for Calibrachoa?

Common Name(s):

Calibrachoa. Million Bells. Mini Petunia. Trailing Petunia.

Are Petunia and Calibrachoa the same?

Calibrachoa (Million Bells or Superbells) look like tiny petunias, but they are an entirely different species. ... The tiny flowers cover the foliage and Calibrachoa hybrids share the best traits of hybrid petunias: long blooming, no deadheading, and weather tolerance.

What does a Purple Petunia mean?

What Does a Purple Petunia Mean? Purple petunias symbolize fantasy, charm, and mystery. This flower has mysterious, whimsical connotations, and it can also be used to represent grace and eloquence, too.

Can you take cuttings from calibrachoa?

Calibrachoa are hybrids and therefore do not produce seeds. Many plants are trademarked, which means that, while propagation through softwood cuttings is possible, it's technically illegal. It's best to buy young plants at the garden centre in early spring – they are excellent value.

Can you divide million bells?

The plants can't be grown from seeds or divided so they are propagated from tip cuttings. Note that the entire Calibrachoa “Million Bells” line of hybrid cultivars is patented, and it is illegal to propagate patented plants.

Do butterflies like calibrachoa?

What do calibrachoa attract to the garden? Calibrachoas attract: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees as well as other beneficial insects.

How do you keep calibrachoa from getting leggy?

If your calibrachoas start to get leggy, as they often do by mid-summer, clip or pinch them back to encourage branching and new flowers. Just don't trim off more than 20 percent of your plants at one time, this can cause them too much stress.

Do Million Bells come back?

Non-stop flowering

The Million Bells bloom for just one season, but does so for an incredibly long time: from April until October.

What is a supertunia?

A Supertunia^® is a petunia that has been breed and tested for excellence in performance, flower power, and overall habit by the folks at Proven Winners^®. ... They have a large flower, taller plants called the Tidal Wave^™, a small flower with bold colors called Shock Wave^™, and a spreading variety called Easy Wave^™.

Are calibrachoa plants perennials?

Calibrachoa or trailing petunia is a tender perennial which produces flowers that look like small petunias. These are compact, mounded plants which grow 3-9” tall on mostly trailing stems.

Is calibrachoa Hardy?

Type: Tender perennial, usually grown in the UK as a half-hardy annual. Hardiness: Tender in most of the UK, protect from frost.