A deep black eye with purple petal edges on small petunia like flowers. This cascading plant blooms from planting to hard frost. The Superbells Blackcurrant Punch is a short plant, growing 6-12 inches, yet trails up to 24 inches. This vigorous blooming plant attracts hummingbirds and creates a stunning display all season.
The Calibrachoa Superbells Blackcurrant Punch is an easy to care for heat tolerant annual. It prefers partial to full sun. Used as a container spiller, it works best in combination planters of all kinds. Plant in landscaping areas that have well-drained soils only. An excellent option for hanging baskets, patio planters, or raised beds.
Superbells Blackcurrant Punch Calibrachoa Care
This plant thrives with sun and well drained soil. Growing in a container, water when the top of the soil is dry. Deadheading is not necessary. It performs best with fertilizing on a regular basis.
The Calibrachoa Superbells Blackcurrant Punch can thrive indoors over the winter. Place in a south facing window that gets full sun for 6-8 hours.
Superbells Blackcurrant Punch Calibrachoa Spacing
The Calibrachoa Superbells Blackcurrant Punch can grow in a container as small as 4-5 inches and as large as 10-12 inches. Plant 6-12 inches apart if planting in a raised bed.
Superbells® Blackcurrant Punch Calibrachoa Information
USDA Hardiness Zones:
9-11
Plant Type:
Annual
Light Exposure:
Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height:
6-12 Inches
Mature Spread:
12-24 Inches
Mature Spacing:
8-12 Inches
Habit:
Mounding, Trailing
Flower Color(s):
Black, Purple
Flower Description:
Purple Edges with a Black Eye
Bloom Period:
Late spring to fall
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s):
Dark Green
Foliage Description:
Small, oval leaves
Seasonal Interest:
Late spring into fall
Watering:
Average
Resists:
Heat, drought, and pests
Tolerates:
Partial shade
Attracts:
Hummingbirds
Use Types:
Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets
Features:
Fall Interest, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor
Brand:
ProvenWinners
Common Name:
Superbells® Blackcurrant Punch Calibrachoa
Other Name(s):
Million Bells®
Scientific Name:
Calibrachoa hybrid 'BBCAL81801' USPP 30,839, Can PBRAF