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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Blue
Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored blue flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. ... details
Geranium - Stardom Sophia Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. One of the best kept secrets about Stardom geraniums is their garden performance as a groundcover in the landscape setting. The Geranium Stardom Sophia, 'Pelargonium x hybrids', exhibits beautiful bright pink flowers. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Stardom geraniums are self-branching, requiring no pinching or growth regulators. Stardom geraniums, also known as floribundas, have double flowers which emerge early, and they produce many more flowers than zonal geraniums on spreading branches. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Gardening News and Articles |
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