Calibrachoa Calitastic Merry Cherry

Calibrachoa Calitastic® Merry Cherry is a vibrant, trailing annual known for its eye-catching cherry red blooms with a subtle yellow throat. Part of the Calitastic series, it’s bred for early flowering, mounded habit, and uniform growth. The blooms resemble small petunias and appear profusely from spring through frost without deadheading. This tough little plant thrives in containers and hanging baskets, adding a punch of bold, cherry-colored flair.

Native Range

Calibrachoa species are native to South America, particularly regions of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 9–11 (perennial in frost-free climates)

• Grown as an annual in cooler zones

Height & Width

• Height: 6 to 10 Inches

• Width (spread): 12 to 18 Inches

• Growth Habit: Mounded and trailing

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering

• Soil: Well-drained, rich potting mix or garden soil; slightly acidic preferred

• Watering: Keep consistently moist but not soggy; excellent drainage is key

• Humidity: Tolerant, but prefers moderate humidity

• Temperature: Thrives in 60–85°F; protect from frost and extreme heat

• Fertilizer: Feed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or use a slow-release type

Pruning & Maintenance

• No deadheading required, but you can lightly trim to refresh and shape the plant

• Monitor for root rot—Calibrachoa are sensitive to poor drainage

• Responds well to periodic pInching for fuller growth

Uses

• Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes: Long, trailing habit makes a dramatic impact

• Containers & Mixed Planters: Beautiful spiller plant in combination designs

• Garden Edging or Groundcover (in warm zones)

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.