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Problems with calibrachoa ("Million Bells")
I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, not too far from the bay
itself, so a very moderate climate. A few months ago, I planted some "Trailing Blue" and "Terra Cotta" calibrachoa in front of my house as a groundcover. (The front faces due east.) All was well until two or three weeks ago. The plants *loved* the late rains we got in May, tripling in growth within a few weeks. But now some of the Terra Cotta ones (only those; not the other variety) are wilting and dying. I've been watering them regularly; even daily or twice a day during a couple of recent heat spells. When I removed one of the smaller plants today (figuring that I could put it in a pot and keep a closer eye on it), the soil was nice and wet. I don't think I'm overwatering them; as I mentioned, they loved it when they got more water than this in cooler weather. Other than the leaves and flowers curling up, I've seen no external signs of trouble. I.e., no snail bites, no insects, no discoloration of the leaves. My current plan is to replant the Terra Cotta ones in the fall so that they'll be more established by next summer. But unless I can be sure what the problem is, it might just happen again. For example, are the watering needs of the two varieties any different? The Proven Winners tags for both types say "Moist, well-drained soil." (The natural soil here is adobe, but that garden area has been well amended.) I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone might have on this perplexing problem. Thanks! Patty |
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