Calibrachoa 'Chameleon Lemon Frose'
mini petunia / million bells
Bursting with cheerful colour, this trailing beauty turns any container or basket into an eye-catching display. Its vibrant blooms open...
Plant description
Calibrachoa 'Chameleon Lemon Frose' produces masses of these small, trumpet-shaped flowers non-stop from spring through autumn, attracting pollinators while keeping your borders and containers looking fresh and full. The compact, cascading habit makes it perfect for softening edges or filling gaps in mixed plantings, while its robust growth means it stands up to long days of summer sun without wilting.
Pair with complementary colours in mixed containers or let it shine on its own as a statement plant in a hanging basket.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Calibrachoa Chameleon Lemon Frose:
Pot up seedlings and cuttings and grow them on under glass until the risk of frost has passed. Once conditions are warmer, they can be planted directly into well-prepared beds, or used to fill patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets for long-lasting seasonal colour. Larger 9cm bedding plants don’t usually need potting on but will benefit from initial frost protection in spring.
To keep bedding plants looking their best, pinch out the tips to promote bushier growth and water regularly, especially in containers where compost dries out quickly. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser every couple of weeks to encourage continuous flowering. Deadhead faded blooms, as required, to extend the display and keep plants tidy, ensuring vibrant summer flowers from planting time right through to the first frosts.
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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