Calibrachoa Superbells Unique Mango Punch - Mini-Petunia

The Calibrachoa 'Superbells Unique Mango Punch' is a recent variety of mini-petunia that produces countless small bicoloured funnel-shaped, orange flowers with red centres, from spring until the first frosts. This fantastic annual forms pretty, dense and spreading tufts, adorned with small dark green and pointed foliage, which joyfully overflow from flowerpots. Not demanding in water, resistant to rain, and almost maintenance-free, it is an essential plant for ornamental hanging baskets or sunny borders. Provide it with fertile and well-drained soil.

Calibrachoa, sometimes called Million Bells, are tender perennial plants often grown as annuals. Very similar to petunias, they differ in some morphological characteristics; their flowers are smaller, their growth habit is shrubby or herbaceous with woody stems, their development is less significant, and they tolerate drought better. The hybrids that make up this group all belong to the solanaceae family (such as tomatoes) and probably descend from an Argentinian species called Petunia integrifolia. The improved 'Superbells' series stands out for its large, early flowers, vigorous growth, good resistance to weather conditions, and reduced maintenance needs.

The 'Superbells Unique Mango Punch' variety quickly forms a wider than tall tuft, 20 to 25 cm (8-10 in) in height and 30 to 40 cm (1 ft-1 ft 4 in) in diameter. Its long flexible stems are covered throughout their length with small lanceolate, evergreen, fuzzy, and slightly sticky leaves, of a dark green colour that beautifully enhances its sunset-coloured flowering. This tireless flowering occurs from May until the frosts. Numerous small trumpet-shaped, 3 to 4 cm (1.2-1.6 in) wide flowers emerge from the axils of the leaves; they cover the faded flowers that fall off on their own.

The Calibrachoa 'Superbells Unique Mango Punch' is ideal in hanging baskets, flower pots, or containers, but its heat resistance, drought tolerance, and excellent flower durability in the rain also allow it to be used in open ground, where it forms beautiful borders in sunny flowerbeds. It can be planted alone or accompanied by two other varieties with complementary colors (mauve, pale blue, white), in troughs, flower pots, or planters on terraces, balconies, or patios. They are also good plants for the conservatory. Their combination with Verbenas, Surfinia Petunias, and Nemesias is stunning. The choice is vast and allows for imagination and the tastes of every gardener, even inexperienced ones.

Please note: our young plants in mini-pots are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transfer and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14C° (>57.2 F) for a few weeks before planting outdoors once the risk of frosts has definitively passed.