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Add Instant Colour with Calibrachoa 'Classique Mix'

Breathe life into your garden with the Calibrachoa 'Classique Mix'—an annual bedding plant prized for its dense, mounding form and profusion of small, trumpet-shaped flowers. This variety is celebrated for its rich blend of pink, blue, yellow, and white blooms, each highlighted by a striking yellow centre. Calibrachoa (also known as Million Bells) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is renowned for its long flowering period and compact growth.

Why Choose Calibrachoa?

• Eye-Catching Displays: The vivid colours create an instant focal point in containers, window boxes, or garden beds.
• Space-Saving: Its neat habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens or patios where space is at a premium.
• Reliable Blooms: Flowers persist from late spring through autumn with minimal deadheading required.

Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging; water regularly during hot spells.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season for best results.
• Pests/Diseases: Generally disease-resistant; watch for aphids or whitefly and treat as needed.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Plant outdoors after the last frost—typically late April to May in the UK.
• Caring For Your Plants: Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Pruning: Lightly trim back leggy stems mid-season to promote bushier growth.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Baskets & Containers: Pair with trailing lobelia or petunias for a vibrant mixed display.
• Borders: Use as front-of-border colour or interplant with alyssum and bacopa for contrast.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Calibrachoa?
  The best time is after the risk of frost has passed—usually late April to May in the UK.
• How tall and wide does it grow?
  This compact variety typically reaches 20–30cm in height and can spread up to 40cm.
• Does it need deadheading?
  No regular deadheading is required, but removing spent blooms can encourage even more flowers.