Content
- Magic bells and petunia: similarities and differences
- Similarity between the magic bells and the petunia
- Advantages of magic bells opposite the petunias
- Magic bells and petunias as neighbors
- Tips
The magic bell and the petunia look very similar
Magic bells and petunia: similarities and differences
The magic bells are also sold by some gardeners as "dwarf petunias", although "calibrachoa" is a separate genus of plants. However, this is not only related to the petunias, but also has a not-to-white, optical similarity.
Similarity between the magic bells and the petunia
The magic bell has not only a similar flower shape as the petunia, also the rest of the plant has quite a similar look. Like the petunia, the magic bells are quite sensitive to frost and therefore can not be hibernated outdoors. Both plant species are characterized by a variety of flowers and with sufficient water and nutrient supply and by a relatively rapid growth. In addition, petunias and magic bells are commercially available in a variety of colors, which can be contrasted in the balcony box arrange.
Advantages of magic bells opposite the petunias
The flowers of petunia tend to stick in continuous rain phases and must be quickly removed in the faded state, so as not to disturb the overall impression. In the magic bells, on the other hand, a few withered flowers do not disturb the overall look so much as they dry to a small size and are soon overgrown by new blossoms. In addition, the flowers of the magic bells are less sensitive to moisture and open only during the day and in fine weather.
Magic bells and petunias as neighbors
Magic bells need certain basic conditions in order to be able to pour their flowers, also known as "millionbells", over a balcony railing or a plant trough. Pay attention to your magic bells on:
The balcony box gives a particularly pretty picture when you combine the magic bells with petunias and verbenas. Strong-growing "Supercal" varieties (cross between petunia and magic bells) form medium-sized flowers and are well suited for the decorative planting of high stems.
Tips
You can harvest the seeds from the magic bell as soon as the seed capsules have changed from green to brown. Note, however, that this species usually comes to crossings and you will not receive any variegated seedlings. So you can sometimes experience interesting surprises in terms of flower color after cultivating the next generation of magic bells.