Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa x hybrida
Often mistaken for petunias, calibrachoa is a smaller, compact trailing annual. Calibrachoa come in vibrant colors, do not need dead-heading, and look spectacular as a bedding plant next to a walkway or patio. It is a prolific bloomer in containers and hanging baskets.
How to Grow Calibrachoa
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Growing from Seed
Generally, since plants produce little to no seed, they must be propagated by cuttings. Choose a stem that doesn’t have any flowers. Clip 6 inches off the stem and remove the leaves from the lower half. Place the stem in water. Roots should begin to develop in 3-4 weeks. After roots have grown, the cutting can be placed in a potting mix. If growing from seed, press seeds lightly into soil.
Feeding
Add slow-release fertilizer incorporated into the soil and a diluted liquid fertilizer every few weeks throughout the blooming season.
Pruning
Cut back stems mid-summer to promote new blooms.
