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Common names: "Trailing Petunia" Million Bells Terra Cotta
Latin name:
Calibrachoa Million Bells®  'Terra Cotta'

Calibrachoa Million Bells Terra Cotta
Class: Annual
Growth habit:
Spreading or trailing

Max height:
5" - 8"
Spread: 6" - 20"

Flowers: Spring - Summer

Available cultivars: 25+
Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Calibrachoa 'Terra Cotta'
Cultivation: Calibrachoa Million Bells Terra Cotta is basically a trailing Petunia. The only thing that separates the two plants is that Petunia's have 14 chromosomes... and Calibrachoa has 18. 

Plant in full sun in fertile, well drained soil either in containers or beds. Space plants 7" - 8" apart. Calibrachoa is quite easy to grow... and is very  vigorous. Plants flower for the entire summer.

A great plant for attracting hummingbirds! They are excellent when grown in hanging baskets or window boxes. 'Terra Cotta' has more of an upright habit than the other members of the family. Hardy down to 30 degrees.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.

Related Articles: A fantastic annual hybrid... Calibrachoa

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