Add a burst of color and charm to your garden with Mixed Calibrachoa Seeds, commonly known as Million Bells. These vibrant, low-growing annuals produce an abundance of small, trumpet-shaped flowers in a dazzling array of colors. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, or garden beds, Million Bells are a low-maintenance and eye-catching choice for gardeners looking to create a stunning floral display with minimal effort.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Color Range: Features a mix of vibrant, colorful blooms, including shades of pink, purple, yellow, white, and red, creating a lively, colorful display.
- Low-Growing Habit: Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and garden beds, Million Bells grows in a compact, cascading form, perfect for creating a waterfall of flowers.
- Long Blooming Period: Enjoy a prolonged blooming period throughout the growing season, providing a continual splash of color in your garden.
- Low Maintenance: Million Bells is easy to grow, requiring little care beyond regular watering and feeding, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Attracts Pollinators: The colorful flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, helping to support your garden’s ecosystem.
How to Plant Mixed Calibrachoa Seeds
Planting Season:
- Best Time: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, once the soil has warmed.
Seed Preparation:
- Soak Seeds: Calibrachoa seeds do not need special treatment but soaking them for a few hours before planting can improve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
- Depth: Lightly press seeds into the soil or plant at a shallow depth of about 1/16 inch.
- Spacing: Space seeds 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow.
- Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade. At least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day will encourage abundant flowering.
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil is best for Million Bells. These plants thrive in rich, fertile soils that retain moisture but do not stay soggy.
Water and Care
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially in hot weather, but avoid letting the plants sit in water.
- Fertilizer: Calibrachoa benefits from regular feeding with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to encourage vibrant blooms.
- Pruning: Regularly pinch back spent flowers and trim any dead or leggy growth to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 9-11, although it can be grown as an annual in colder climates. For winter, bring containers indoors or treat them as houseplants.
Perfect For
- Hanging Baskets: The cascading growth habit of Calibrachoa makes it perfect for adding color to hanging baskets and window boxes.
- Containers and Patios: Ideal for container gardening, Million Bells thrives in pots, adding a vibrant, flowing look to patios, balconies, and decks.
- Garden Beds and Borders: Plant along garden edges or in mixed flower beds for a colorful ground cover effect.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting your garden’s health and beauty.
Recommended Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 20-25 square feet, depending on the planting layout and spacing.
Bring Color and Charm to Your Garden with Million Bells Seeds!
With Mixed Calibrachoa Seeds, you can create stunning displays of vibrant color in your garden. Whether planted in containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds, these low-growing, easy-care flowers will bring joy to your outdoor space all season long. Order your seeds today and let the beauty of Million Bells brighten your garden!
