[Arid_gardener] Calibrachoa

[Linda Drew]

Calibrachoa is closely related to the petunia and was first introduced to 
Europe in the early 19th century about the same time as the petunia. In 1988 
wild samples were collected from South America and, after breeding, the 
first 'Million Bells' was released in 1992. Currently calibrachoa is 
available in a wide range of colors, from purple-blue, soft lavender-pink, 
hot pink, cherry pink, white, apricot and yellow under the names of 'Million 
Bells', 'Liricashower', 'Celebration' and 'Colorburst' Series.
http://www.umass.edu/umext/floriculture/fact_sheets/specific_crops/newcrops.html

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) -- not for our desert soils
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/950/

USDA Zones 9-11

Try a google search of Calibrachoa for more information.

>From: "Terri Miller" <tmiller480 at cox.net>
>To: <Arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Calibrachoa
>Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 14:41:19 -0700
>
>
>I just purchased the above plant because I thought it would look great
>in my arid landscaping.  BUT. . . I haven't been able to find anything
>in my gardening books.  Have you ever heard of it?  Is it suitable for
>"water wise" landscaping?  The flowers are bright blue and the planting
>instructions indicate it's a spreading plant which grows to 6".
>
>Do you know of a web site with information regarding little known plants
>such as this?  It's not listed in my Western Gardening Book.  Any
>information will be appreciated.


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