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Calibrachoa Superbells® Dreamsicle

Calibrachoa Superbells® Dreamsicle Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.provenwinners.com


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Calibrachoa Superbells® Dreamsicle kal-ih-brah-KOE-ah Genus: Calibrachoa
Calibrachoas are great alternatives to petunias. Superbells® Dreamsicle is cloaked with larger-than-usual, yellow-throated apricot-orange flowers. It can create a carpet of color or cascade beautifully from a container.
Noteworthy characteristics: Does not need deadheading.
Care: Provide full sun and well-drained, moderately moist soil.
Problems: Nothing serious.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Late Spring; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Orange/ Salmon Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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