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

Calibrachoa Million Bells Trailing Blue
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 'Trailing Blue'
Cultivation: Calibrachoa Trailing Blue 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 Million Bells 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 all summer long. 

A great plant for attracting hummingbirds! An excellent choice for hanging baskets, tall patio pots or window boxes. Hardy down to 30 degrees.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.

Related Articles: A fantastic annual hybrid... Calibrachoa

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