Calibrachoa, commonly called million bells, is one of summer’s most reliable and awe-inspiring annuals. Celebrated for its dazzling array colors, this native of South America produces a prolific ...

* What it is: A petchoa is a new type of annual flower that’s created by crossing a petunia with a calibrachoa. Petunias are trailing plants with many-colored tubular flowers that have been popular ...

I love flower gardening. I recently planted these to outline my patio. Labeled a “Proven Winner,” they are not winning too well. I must be doing something wrong. Upon leaving my local florist, the ...

While new flowering species are introduced on a fairly regular basis, very few have supplanted longtime garden favorites such as geraniums and petunias, says University of Missouri Extension ...

Norman Winter is a horticulturist. He is a former director of the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Follow him on Facebook at Norman Winter “The Garden Guy.” See ...

Calibrachoa originally came from Brazil, and a few other locations in Latin America, just like their “big brother” the petunia. At one time, calibrachoa was actually a part of the genus petunia but ...

In an astonishing occurrence, all my Superbells Pomegranate Punch calibrachoas came through the winter of the weekly Polar Vortex. Ok, I’ll admit, I did take some to the garage. Those in the heavy ...

Logic would tell you if you put the magic in pink lemonade, you could do it to grapefruit too. That’s just what happened, and the horticultural blogosphere is rumbling with excitement. Superbells' ...

Although Tropical America boasts 28 species of Calibrachoa, the only plants you’ll see in nurseries are hybrids – and all of them are gorgeous. These short-lived perennials, sometimes called million ...

The dreary conditions of winter have made me ready for the warm days of spring and summer. I’ve been giving a lot thought to the types of plants that provide maximum color with minimum effort. As much ...

Got spring gardening questions? We've got answers! Join Sharon, Deb, and Bob as they tackle inquiries on blueberry budding, pest control, and more. Plus, discover the secrets to thriving calibrachoa ...