The Calibrachoa Calitastic 'Ballerina' immediately evokes the grace of a spring ballet: its small, delicate flowers, with a flexible and generous habit, twirl elegantly in the summer breeze. Each corolla seems hand-painted – soft powdery pink tones, sometimes enhanced with a yellow or creamy white heart – offering a refined, airy, and incomparably fresh spectacle.

Part of the Calitastic series, known for its exceptional floriferousness and excellent performance in pots, 'Ballerina' combines horticultural performance and ornamental charm, while remaining easy to care for.

General characteristics

Type: Non-hardy annual
Height: Approx. 20–30 cm
Habit: Trailing or semi-trailing, ideal for hanging baskets
Width: Up to 50–60 cm when fully grown
Flowering: From May to October, continuous and abundant
Flowers: Small pink trumpets with light centers, continuous
Foliage: Soft green, finely textured, dense

Growing conditions

Exposure: Full sun or light partial shade (at least 4–6 hours of light per day)
Soil: Light, fertile, very well-drained (avoid any excess moisture)
Hardiness: Frost-tender – grown as an annual in most climates
Note: Sensitive to stagnant moisture – prefer well-drained containers

Maintenance

• Regular watering without waterlogging the substrate (allow surface to dry between waterings)

• Weekly fertilization with a flowering plant fertilizer

• No pruning needed, but a light trim can encourage a more compact shape

• Self-cleaning: no need to remove spent flowers

Uses

Ideal for:

• Hanging baskets, planters, window boxes and flower baskets

• Colorful compositions in pots or on a flowering balcony

• Accompanying perennials or contrasting foliage

• Window sills or confined spaces, where its trailing habit creates a "waterfall" effect

The Calibrachoa Calitastic 'Ballerina' perfectly embodies floral lightness and natural elegance, while offering remarkable robustness. It is a charming plant, capable of brightening any sunny corner with surprising ease – the ideal ally for lovers of long, delicate, and hassle-free blooms.