Overview
Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') is a trailing annual biennial in the genus Calibrachoa, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') 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 Selecta Red ('Klec00072') is a trailing cultivar of the Calibrachoa genus, which comprises soft-stemmed perennials often grown as annuals. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from summer through autumn. It thrives best 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 soil and is hardy to UK zone H2.
About the genus
Calibrachoa is a genus of plants in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. They are evergreen short-lived perennials and subshrubs with a sprawling habit, with small petunia-type flowers. They are found across much the same region of South America as petunias, from southern Brazil across to Peru and Chile, inhabiting scrub and open grassland.
Wikipedia contributors, "Calibrachoa", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Calibrachoa
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 Selecta Red ('Klec00072') 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 Selecta Red ('Klec00072')
- 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 Selecta Red ('Klec00072')?
Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') need?
Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') hardy in the UK?
Calibrachoa Selecta Red ('Klec00072') 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 Selecta Red ('Klec00072')?
Seed.