One of my favorite plants for filling a gap in the garden is calibrachoa.
These are small and colorful and feisty enough to muscle in amongst bigger plants. They are also popular with pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds, which is a big plus in my book!
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I love adding color to my garden, but plants like petunias are a bit too much for me with their huge, gaudy flowers. Calibrachoa does pretty much the same job, but with – I think – a little more finesse.
What I love most about calibrachoas is their trailing habit. You can put them into the edge of a container, and they will spill over the side.
Or, you can put them under taller plants and they will sprawl out, covering the ground with lots of little flowers. This helps to keep weeds under control while looking super cute.
While calibrachoas are easy to grow, you must ensure the conditions are right for them. Here is a simple guide on how to get the best out of these fun little plants.
What Is Calibrachoa?Calibrachoas are also known as Million Bells® or Super Bells®. These are their trademarked names in the horticultural industry. “Million bells” is also often seen in common usage.
They resemble mini petunias and, like their larger counterparts, originate from Brazil. They’re members of the Solanum family, or the nightshades, the same family as tomatoes and peppers.
Million bells have small, funnel-shaped flowers that are around half an inch across. The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and sticky, like petunia leaves.
Calibrachoa has a trailing habit and is often referred to as a “spiller” for
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