Noa® Red Improved Calibrachoa Plant

Our Noa® Red Improved Calibrachoa Plant yields crisp, brightly-red. 1.5-inch blossoms with a blue base, rather than orange, making these truly red and highly complementary when planted with blue or purple flowering plants. As with all Noa® Million Bells®, Noa® Red is self-cleaning, shedding its spent blossoms and replacing them with gorgeous new ones. This trailing Million Bells can draw attention to that oft-ignored garden ornament that craves attention or can be the decoration for your new gazebo!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 8-12 inches apart in containers, hanging baskets, or as ground cover

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.2 (slightly acidic)
• - Use well-draining, peat-based potting mix for containers
• - For landscape planting, ensure soil is well-draining

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• - Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 10-14 days during the growing season
• - Choose a fertilizer with micronutrients, especially iron

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning required; Noa Calibrachoa have excellent self-branching habits
• - If plants become leggy, trim back by about one-third to encourage bushiness
• - Deadheading is not necessary as Noa Calibrachoa are self-cleaning

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites
• - Monitor for diseases such as root rot and botrytis, especially in humid conditions
• - Noa Calibrachoa have good resistance to many common plant diseases

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces an abundance of medium-sized, petunia-like flowers
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall without deadheading
• - Noa series offers a range of vibrant colors, including unique patterns and bicolors

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth
• - Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Good heat tolerance, making them suitable for summer gardens
• - Can tolerate light frost, but protect when temperatures drop below 35°F

Companion Plants for Noa Calibrachoa:

• - Petunias: These classic annuals offer similar flower shapes in complementary colors
• - Verbena: Provides clusters of small flowers and a spreading habit that works well with Noa Calibrachoa
• - Angelonia: Offers vertical interest and complements the mounding habit of Noa Calibrachoa
• - Bidens: Adds contrasting daisy-like flowers and shares similar care requirements
• - Lobelia: Provides a pop of intense color, often in shades of blue, contrasting nicely with Noa Calibrachoa