Overview
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) is a trailing annual biennial in the genus Calibrachoa, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) 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 Superbells Double Cream 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, blooming throughout summer and 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 soil 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 Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) 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 Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d)
- 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 Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d)?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) need?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) hardy in the UK?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d) 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 Superbells Double Cream (Superbells Series) (d)?
Seed.
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