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Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

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Overview

The Calibrachoa is a mounding-trailing annual with velvety coral-pink flowers marked by a bold red-and-black eye. Watermelon Punch™ grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches, spilling beautifully from containers and baskets. It thrives in part sun to sun with well-drained soil, average water, and regular feeding; avoid wet roots. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Solanaceae

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Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Watermelon Punch™ grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — spilling beautifully from containers and baskets
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — It thrives in part sun to sun with well-drained soil, average water, and regular feeding; avoid wet roots
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — commonly referred to as Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — is a vivid annual selection from Proven Winners® prized for its rich
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — velvety flowers and graceful mounding-trailing habit
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — petunia-like flower a saturated
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Its coral-pink blooms are deepened by a dramatic red-and-black eye
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — almost tropical intensity
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — continuous wash of color over fresh green foliage
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Blooming from planting until hard frost
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — with no deadheading required to keep the display looking generous and polished.<br><br>Compact yet exuberant
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Watermelon Punch™ typically grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches wide
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — making it easy to tuck into mixed plantings while still allowing it room to spill
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Though commonly grown as a summer annual in most regions
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — it is perennial in frost-free climates and hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Its long season of bloom and nectar-rich flowers also make it appealing to hummingbirds
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — but careful drainage is essential; Superbells-style calibrachoas dislike constantly wet roots
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Average water is sufficient
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — so containers should be allowed to dry slightly at the surface before watering again
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — Regular feeding helps sustain the vivid flower color and dense growth
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — where its cascading stems soften edges and thread brilliant coral-pink color through companions in purple
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — It can also be used in raised beds or well-drained border pockets
Watermelon Punch™ Calibrachoa — but it truly shines in container compositions where moisture and fertility can be managed with precision

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