Overview
Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') is a trailing annual biennial in the genus Calibrachoa, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') 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 Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') is a trailing cultivar of Calibrachoa, a genus of soft-stemmed perennials often grown as annuals. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers, typical of the genus, which bloom from summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for patios, containers, and informal gardens, it prefers fertile, moist conditions and is hardy to UK zone H2.
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 Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') 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 Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151')
- 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 Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151')?
Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') need?
Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') hardy in the UK?
Calibrachoa Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151') 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 Carillon Carmine Red ('Sk9-151')?
Seed.
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