About
This compact, mound-forming annual with semi-trailing stems to 30cm tall bearing a profusion of flowers in shades of orange with a darker eye from summer into early autumn.
About the genus
A hybrid genus of annual flowering plants, and the result of crossing Calibrachoa with Petunia. Stems are generally semi-trailing and the trumpet-shaped flowers are produced in a wide range of bright colours in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sunny, sheltered site. Ideal for pots and hanging baskets
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds, foot rot and a virus