Description: 'Elite Double Citric' is a captivating cultivar of Calibrachoa, renowned for its abundant, double-layered, bright yellow, petunia-like flowers. 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, 'Elite Double Citric' provides a continuous display of vibrant colour. This low-maintenance plant is self-cleaning, eliminating the need for deadheading.Â
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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:
Bright Yellow
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 'Elite Double Citric' in mixed plantings, offering contrasting colours and textures.