Million Bells (Calibrachoa)
[kal-ih-brah-KOE-ah]

Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Solanaceae Family

About Million Bells

Nicknamed “Million Bells” for a reason, Calibrachoa is a prolific grower and bloomer who will shock you with her explosion of small, petunia-shaped flowers.

She can bloom all season long without ever needing to be deadheaded (lazy gardeners, here’s lookin’ at you) and makes a fantastic hanging plant. 

Calibrachoa foliage is slightly sticky to the touch and her flowers can be a huge variety of colors, often even multi-colored.

She was first introduced in the 1990s and has had container enthusiasts’ hearts ever since.

Pros

Well suited for container planting

Wide variety of colors

Season-long blooms

No dead-heading needed

Cons

Annual

Needs lots of sun to bloom prolifically

This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 9 inches tall. 6 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : Well hydrated but not water-logged
Zones 9a - 11b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Hanging Basket, Medium, Medium, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Spillers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period June to First Frost
Flower Color Violet, Blue, Pink, Red, Magenta, Yellow, Bronze, White
 

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Million Bells Available Now

Superbells Lemon Slice Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Lemon Slice')
From $34.34

Superbells Holy Moly Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Holy Moly')
From $61.80

Superbells Blue Moon Punch Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Blue Moon Punch')
From $34.34

Superbells Pink Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Pink')
From $34.34

Superbells Dreamsicle Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Dreamsicle')
From $34.34

Cabaret Deep Yellow Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Deep Yellow')
From $44.25

Superbells Tropical Sunrise Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Tropical Sunrise')
From $61.80

Superbells Grape Punch Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Grape Punch')
From $34.34

Cabaret Sky Blue Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Sky Blue')
From $44.25

Over Easy Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Over Easy')
From $34.34

Superbells Yellow Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Yellow')
From $34.34

Superbells Doublette Love Swept Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Doublette Love Swept')
From $34.34

Superbells Cherry Red Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Cherry Red')
From $34.34

Superbells White Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells White')
From $61.80

Superbells Blue Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Blue')
From $34.34

Cabaret Bright Red Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Bright Red')
From $44.25

Cabaret Deep Blue Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Deep Blue')
From $36.75

Cabaret Hot Pink Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Hot Pink')
From $44.25

Cabaret Orange Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Orange')
From $44.25

Cabaret Purple Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Purple')
From $44.25

Cabaret White Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret White')
From $44.25

MiniFamous Uno Yellow Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Uno Yellow')
From $44.25

MiniFamous Uno White Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Uno White')
From $44.25

MiniFamous Uno Blue Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Uno Blue')
From $44.25

MiniFamous Uno Pink Strike Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Uno Pink Strike')
From $44.25

Aloha Kona True Blue Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Aloha Kona True Blue')
From $37.50

MiniFamous Neo Deep Orange Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Neo Deep Orange')
From $44.25

Superbells Blackcurrant Punch Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Blackcurrant Punch')
From $34.34

Superbells Watermelon Punch Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Watermelon Punch')
From $34.34

Superbells Double Orange Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Double Orange')
From $61.80

Superbells Coral Sun Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Coral Sun')
From $34.34

Cabaret Mix Imp Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Mix Imp')
From $22.42

Superbells Double Twilight Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Double Twilight')
From $34.34

Bumble Bee Orange Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Bumble Bee Orange')
From $35.25

Superbells Double Yellow Million Bells
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Double Yellow')
From $34.34

Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit
(Calibrachoa 'Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit')
From $34.34

Calibrachoa Rainbow Paloma Pink
(Calibrachoa Rainbow Paloma Pink)
From $35.25

Rainbow Dragon Berry Calibrachoa
(Calibrachoa 'Rainbow Dragon Berry')
From $35.25

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