Overview
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) is a trailing annual biennial in the genus Calibrachoa, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') is a trailing cultivar of Calibrachoa, a genus of soft-stemmed perennials often grown as annuals. This evergreen plant produces trumpet-shaped flowers reminiscent of petunias, blooming from summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and prefers moist conditions. Propagation is by seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Calibrachoa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, slugs, snails
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, foot rot, virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series)?
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) need?
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) hardy in the UK?
Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Calibrachoa Callie Purple 07 ('Cal Pur07') (Callie Series)?
Seed.
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