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Pruning guide

How to prune calibrachoa 'superbells trailing blue'

Best time
Mid-July when trails extend beyond the basket or pot edge and flowering density drops
How often
Once per season (midsummer); spot-remove dead stems as needed
Technique
Shear all stems back by one-third with scissors, cutting above a leaf node. Fertilise with a balanced liquid feed immediately after to fuel the rebound flush.

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Pruning calibrachoa 'superbells trailing blue' — FAQ

When should I prune calibrachoa 'superbells trailing blue'?

Mid-July when trails extend beyond the basket or pot edge and flowering density drops. Shear all stems back by one-third with scissors, cutting above a leaf node. Fertilise with a balanced liquid feed immediately after to fuel the rebound flush.

How often does calibrachoa 'superbells trailing blue' need pruning?

Once per season (midsummer); spot-remove dead stems as needed. Calibrachoa 'Superbells Trailing Blue' self-cleans well, dropping spent blooms without deadheading. Its trailing habit can become straggly by midsummer; cutting all stems back by one-third at that point revives flowering and tightens the plant. No other routine pruning is needed beyond removing dead or diseased stems.

How do you prune calibrachoa 'superbells trailing blue'?

Shear all stems back by one-third with scissors, cutting above a leaf node. Fertilise with a balanced liquid feed immediately after to fuel the rebound flush.