Common Name: Million Bells 'Cruze Control Grape Delicious'
Description: 'Cruze Control Grape Delicious' is a captivating cultivar of Calibrachoa, renowned for its abundant, large, grape-colored blooms with a smoky center. 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 rich in organic matter. Regular watering is essential, but it's important to avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot. Blooming from late spring through to autumn, 'Cruze Control Grape Delicious' provides a continuous display of vibrant color. This low-maintenance plant is self-cleaning, eliminating the need for deadheading.
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Form:
Ground Cover
Mature Size:
Height: Approximately 15–25 cm
Width: Approximately 30–60 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
Grape-colored with a smoky center
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 Grape Delicious' in mixed plantings, offering contrasting colors and textures.