Common Name: Million Bells 'Cha-Cha Diva Hot Pink'
Description: 'Cha-Cha Diva Hot Pink' is a vibrant cultivar of Calibrachoa, renowned for its abundant, large blooms that exhibit a striking two-tone coloration. The flowers feature hot pink outer petals transitioning into a deep yellow throat, creating a frilly, eye-catching display. This vigorous, mounding plant has a cascading habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets, large containers, and garden beds. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Regular watering is essential, but it's important to avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot. Blooming from late spring through to autumn, 'Cha-Cha Diva Hot Pink' provides a continuous display of vibrant colour. This low-maintenance plant is self-cleaning, eliminating the need for deadheading.
Form:
Ground Cover
Mature Size:
Height: Approximately 15–30 cm
Width: Approximately 30–60 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
Hot pink with a deep yellow throat
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.
Companion Plants:
Petunias
Lobelia
Verbena
Sweet Alyssum
These companions complement 'Cha-Cha Diva Hot Pink' in mixed plantings, offering contrasting colours and textures.