Overview
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series) is a trailing annual biennial in the genus Calibrachoa, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells 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 Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901' PBR) 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 throughout summer and autumn. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for patios, containers, city gardens, and informal borders, preferring fertile, moist conditions for best growth.
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.
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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 Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells 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 Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells 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 Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series)?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series) need?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series) hardy in the UK?
Calibrachoa Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells 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 Superbells Double Ruby ('Uscal83901'PBR) (Superbells Series)?
Seed.