Calibrachoa Cruze Control Dark Blue

Common Name: Million Bells 'Cruze Control Dark Blue'

Description: 'Cruze Control Dark Blue' is a captivating cultivar of Calibrachoa, admired for its abundant, deep bluish-purple, petunia-like flowers featuring a darker center and a bright yellow eye. This mounding plant exhibits a semi-trailing habit, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, 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, 'Cruze Control Dark Blue' 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 20–25 cm
• Width: Approximately 60–70 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

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

Flower Colour:

• Deep bluish-purple with a darker center and yellow eye

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 'Cruze Control Dark Blue' in mixed plantings, offering contrasting colours and textures.