Calibrachoa Aloha Kona Rainbow Red

Common Name:
Calibrachoa ‘Aloha Kona Rainbow Red’

Description:
Calibrachoa ‘Aloha Kona Rainbow Red’ is a stunning, compact, trailing perennial that produces an abundance of vibrant red flowers with striking yellow-orange centres. Blooming from spring through autumn, this eye-catching plant creates a spectacular cascading effect, making it ideal for hanging baskets, pots, and garden borders. Its long-lasting, petunia-like flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding life and colour to any outdoor space.

Thriving in well-drained soil, ‘Aloha Kona Rainbow Red’ prefers a sunny position and benefits from regular watering, particularly during warmer months. Light trimming and occasional deadheading will promote a bushy growth habit and extend the flowering season. Heat and drought-tolerant once established, this low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding a bold and cheerful touch to gardens.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Trailing / Cascading

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 30 cm
• Width: 40 - 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red with Yellow-Orange Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial (treated as an annual in colder climates)

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Petunia species
• Lobelia species
• Bacopa (Sutera) species
• Verbena species
• Salvia species