Hey garden guru. Picked up some PW super bells. Yard boy (otherwise known as Dan) planted them… And two days letter they are a wilted dying mess. Any ideas what might have gone wrong? Becky
Becky, You made a good choice. Superbells are a favorite summer anual. I suggest you give it plenty of water. Even if the plant was well watered the surrounding dry soil will wick off the moisture.
A newly planted flower has yet to establish it’s root system. It needs extra water and attention for a few days until it is well rooted in it’s new home.
The Yard Boy did everything right, in fact, he deserves many tall, iced drinks.
Last summer I grew some beautiful superbells :
Beautiful! Proven Winners Superbells
Because we had such a mild winter, these Superbells survied the winter and are blooming again this year.
I’m growing more superbells this year.There is a new bright yellow and white striped superbell coming. Next spring, look for ‘Lemon Slice’ at the garden centers.
This year, I’m growing containers of mixed annuals. It is a test, to see if I can keep these full sun flowers well watered and blooming.
Superbells are a Calibrachoa. This new type of plants looks like little Petunias. They are related.
Plants in containers live or die because we remember to water and fertilize. I love that you dont have to deadhead old flowers or pinch back stems.
Once established, water only when the top of the soil feels dry. Too much water makes roots rot. Full sun. Fertilize once a month.
Only 6 – 10 inches tall, these long, trailing branches cascade over the sides of hanging baskets and containers, or spread over flower beds.
These superbells are hummingbird magnets.
