Calibrachoa, commonly known as “Million Bells,” are vibrant, low-maintenance annuals famous for producing hundreds of tiny, petunia-like flowers from spring until frost. These trailing plants are perfect for hanging baskets because they do not require deadheading to keep blooming and are generally resistant to pests and diseases.
Here are some fun facts about Calibrachoa plants:
- They are “Self-Cleaning”: Calibrachoa do not require you to remove old blooms (deadheading) to keep them flowering, making them extremely low-maintenance.
- They are Nicknamed “Million Bells”: They are often called “Million Bells” or “Mini Petunias” because they produce an massive amount of small, bell-shaped flowers.
- They Aren’t Actually Petunias: While they look like miniature petunias, they are a distinct genus, though they are close relatives in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family.
- They are Rock Star Spillers: Because of their trailing nature, they are popular “spillers” in containers and hanging baskets, often trailing 12–24 inches.