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Calibrachoa 'Desert Shine'

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Calibrachoa (kal-ee-BRAK-oh-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Desert Shine

Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By dmj1218
Thumbnail #1 of Calibrachoa  by dmj1218

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dmj1218 On May 5, 2006, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Brightly colored blooms on spreading plants. Good for ground cover or hanging basket.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Houston, Texas



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