{"product_id":"calibrachoa-callie-double-blue-british-grown","title":"Calibrachoa 'Callie Double Blue' - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis compact trailing plant produces masses of fully double blue-purple blooms that resemble miniature roses, creating a rich and elegant display throughout summer. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalibrachoa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Callie Double Blue’ is perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, and window boxes, where its cascading stems spill naturally over the edges in a cloud of colour. Flowering continuously from late spring until the first frosts, it brings long-lasting impact with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalibrachoa ‘Callie Double Blue’\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as Million Bells, is loved for its abundant flowering and soft, layered double blooms. The velvety blue-purple flowers add depth and texture to summer displays and pair beautifully with white, silver, or lime-green trailing plants. Compact but vigorous in growth, this variety creates full, lush baskets while remaining neat and easy to manage through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrailing, Basket Plant, Long Flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Spring to First Frosts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring to Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalibrachoa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ‘Callie Double Blue’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften sold simply as Calibrachoa or Million Bells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMillion Bells, Double Calibrachoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivated hybrid originating from South American \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalibrachoa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrim lightly during midsummer if stems become leggy or flowering slows. This encourages bushier growth and a fresh flush of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nectar-rich flowers can attract bees and other pollinating insects during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest grown in full sun or light partial shade in hanging baskets, patio containers, and window boxes. Prefers a warm, sheltered position for the strongest flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during warm weather, especially in baskets and containers which can dry out quickly. Keep compost evenly moist but avoid soggy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in fertile, free-draining compost rich in organic matter. A quality peat-free basket or container compost is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed every 1–2 weeks with a high-potash liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season to support continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets, although ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rich blue-purple double blooms look especially lovely paired with white flowers or trailing silver foliage for a softer, elegant summer basket display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58186907124093,"sku":"2897791819771","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/calibrachoa-callie-double-blue-british-grown-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-2481745.jpg?v=1779373763","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/calibrachoa-callie-double-blue-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}