GROWING GUIDES

How to grow
Calibrachoa

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Also known as Million Bells, calibrachoa look like miniature petunias and have the same great flower power as their larger look-alikes. They come in a fantastic range of colour combinations and will flower for months in summer and early autumn, looking stunning trailing from pots and hanging baskets. These tender plants are usually grown as annuals in the UK.ith hundreds of different varieties & types to choose from, growing garden plants & vegetables is hugely rewarding. From flowers & shrubs, fruit trees & trees, to bountiful varieties of vegetables.


When your plants arrive

  • Unpack your plants immediately and check the compost to ensure it has not dried out in
    transit. Water with a fine spray, or sit the plants in a tray of shallow water if the compost is
    dry.
  • Pot on plants as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours) after they have had time to
    settle.

Potting on and planting out plug plants

  • Handle each plant by the plug root ball, rather than the stem to avoid damage.
  • Pot each plug into a 7.5cm (3in) pot using a good multi-purpose compost or a
    container compost.
  • Grow on for a few weeks in a greenhouse or a bright, frost-free place, but avoid
    direct sunlight.
  • Keep moist but do not over-water. If very cold weather is forecast, cover with a layer
    of fleece.
  • Once there is no more danger of frost, the plants can be moved to their permanent
    position.
  • Harden off your plants before planting them out by placing the pots outside during
    the day and bringing them back in at night. After 7-10 days, the plants will be ready
    to plant out.

How to care for calibrachoas

  • Plant in a sunny position – calibrachoa need at least 6 hours of sun per day to flower
    well. They do best in well-drained compost – add perlite to multipurpose compost to
    improve drainage.
  • Water regularly, especially in dry periods
  • Feed fortnightly with a high potash liquid feed such as tomato feed.
  • Calibrachoa are self-cleaning (i.e. faded flowers drop off by themselves) so there is
    no need to deadhead them.

Pests and Diseases

Calibrachoa may be prone to the following pests and diseases. Read more about how to
control common plant pests and diseases here.

Pests

  • Aphids
  • Slugs and snails

Diseases

  • Grey mould

Pests and diseases

Begonias may be prone to the following pests and diseases. Read more about how to
control common plant pests and diseases here.
Pests

  • Vine weevils
  • Diseases
  • Powdery mildew