Denver Plants

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

Calibrachoa Million Bells Yellow
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 'Yellow'
Cultivation: Calibrachoa Million Bells Yellow 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. Million Bells flower will flower for the entire summer. 

They are a great plant for attracting hummingbirds! Million Bells are a good choice for hanging baskets, tall patio pots or window boxes. Million Bells® Yellow has more of an upright growth habit than other members of the family. Hardy down to 30 degrees.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.

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