Calibrachoa 'USCAL08501' (Superbells® Pomegranate Punch calibrachoa)
Botanical Information
Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Calibrachoa |
Cultivar | 'USCAL08501' |
Registered Name | Superbells® |
Patent Number | USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
Category | Annuals |
Origin | Proven Winners® |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -7 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 20 - 50 |
Height | 15 - 25 cm |
Spread | 60 cm |
Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A continuously blooming calibrachoa with rich, velvety red flowers. |
Shape | A mounding trailer. |
Landscape | Wonderful container plant. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in soil with good drainage. Deadheading is unnecessary as the plant is self-cleaning, but trimming in late summer or fall may help rejuvenate. Heat tolerant. |
Pests | Resistant to most diseases. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Small lanceolate green leaves. |
Flower Description | Flowers are large with very long bloom times, and are a rich, velvety red and have a black eye. |