This free flowering plant produces masses of small, petunia like blooms in vibrant pink tones, creating a bold and cheerful display throughout the summer. Calibrachoa ‘Rave Pink’ is perfect for adding long lasting colour to hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers, where it will spill gently over the edges.
Calibrachoa ‘Rave Pink’, commonly known as Million Bells, is loved for its continuous flowering and self cleaning habit, meaning it requires very little deadheading. Its trailing growth and abundance of flowers make it ideal for creating full, cascading displays in sunny spots.
Tender Perennial often grown as an annual in the UK
Trailing, Spreading, Long flowering
Flowers: May – October
Foliage: May – October
Scientific Name
Calibrachoa ‘Rave Pink’ (named after Antonio de la Cal y Bracho, a Spanish botanist)
Synonyms
Closely related to petunia species and sometimes grouped with Petunia in older classifications
Common Name
Million Bells
Origin
Hybrid cultivar derived from South American species
Pruning Tips
Minimal pruning needed. Trim lightly if plants become leggy to encourage fresh, bushy growth
Wildlife Value
Attracts bees and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun in a sheltered position. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers
Water
Water regularly, keeping compost evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting it dry out completely
Soil
Well drained, fertile compost with good moisture retention
Food
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks during the growing season to maintain strong flowering
Pet-safe
Generally considered non toxic to pets
Sprouts Top Tips
Perfect for low maintenance, high impact displays. Mix with contrasting colours or softer tones to create a full, cascading summer arrangement.
