Botanical Name: Calibrachoa × hybrida ‘Caliloco Dracula’

Common Name: Calibrachoa, Million Bells

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates

Size: 6–10" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Trailing, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Thrives in Full Sun

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Allow Slight Drying Between Waterings

Bloom Season: Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Regular Feeding with a Balanced or Slightly Acidic Fertilizer

Features: Velvety Dark Purple to Near-Black Blooms with Neon Yellow Throat, Dramatic Contrast, Heavy Flowering, Heat Tolerant

Uses: Ideal for Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, and High-Contrast Combinations

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Calibrachoa Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Calibrachoa ‘Caliloco Dracula’

Calibrachoa ‘Caliloco Dracula’ is one of the most dramatic Million Bells varieties available, prized for its near-black, velvety purple blooms accented by an electric yellow throat. The high-contrast coloration creates an eye-catching effect that reads bold even from a distance, making it a standout in containers and hanging baskets.

This novelty-pattern calibrachoa produces flowers generously and consistently, blanketing the plant from spring through frost. Despite its exotic appearance, ‘Caliloco Dracula’ is just as easy to grow as standard calibrachoa, thriving in full sun with regular feeding.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Caliloco Dracula’ has performed exceptionally well in full-sun containers, maintaining strong color saturation and steady flowering even during summer heat. The plant branches well, trails evenly, and stays full without thinning out.

We especially like its design impact. The dark blooms pair beautifully with bright whites, yellows, chartreuse foliage, and silver tones, creating high-contrast combinations that really pop. Flowers are self-cleaning, so maintenance stays minimal throughout the season.

Caliloco Dracula vs. Other Calibrachoa Varieties

Caliloco Dracula is built for pure visual drama—high-contrast, unconventional color, and that “what is THAT?” effect the moment it starts flowering. Compared directly to Calitastic® Cappuccino, the difference is design intent: Cappuccino leans smoky, warm, and muted—more of a sophisticated, earthy neutral that blends beautifully with terracotta tones, dusty pinks, and bronzy foliage. When stacked against broader benchmarks like the Superbells® Series, Dracula separates itself as the “specialty-color showpiece” of the group. Superbells® varieties are often the standard for vigor, big seasonal performance, and strong garden impact across a wide palette—reliable, bold, and widely adaptable.

While the Cha-Cha™ Series of Calibrachoa brings cheerful color, heavy flowering, and a lively, energetic habit that fills fast and keeps moving. Dracula fits into that world differently: it’s less about being the most classic or the most neutral, and more about delivering an exotic, edgy color effect that’s hard to replicate with anything else. Cabaret® Selections are typically the polished, refined choice—tight branching, controlled habit, and a clean, professional look that holds shape in combos. If you want a conversation-starting Calibrachoa, Dracula is the one that plays in a category of its own.