Botanical Name: Calibrachoa × hybrida ‘Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia’

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: Intense Fuchsia-Pink Blooms, Heavy Flower Coverage, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Self-Cleaning

Uses: Ideal for Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, and Bold Color Displays

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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

More About Calibrachoa ‘Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia’

Calibrachoa ‘Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia’ delivers electric, high-saturation pink blooms that bring instant energy to containers and hanging baskets. The vivid fuchsia color holds strong even in full sun, making this variety especially effective when bold color impact is the goal.

As part of the Cha-Cha™ series, this selection was bred for excellent branching, balanced trailing growth, and reliable season-long flowering. Unlike some bright pink calibrachoa that can fade or thin out in summer heat, ‘Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia’ maintains dense bloom coverage from early spring through frost.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia’ has been an outstanding performer in full-sun containers and baskets. It establishes quickly, trails evenly, and continues flowering heavily with regular feeding, even during peak summer temperatures.

We especially like its design versatility. The intense fuchsia blooms pair beautifully with whites, purples, deep blues, and chartreuse foliage, making it a strong accent or focal plant in mixed containers. Flowers are self-cleaning, keeping maintenance minimal throughout the season.

Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia vs. Other Calibrachoa Varieties

Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia is the most expressive and high-energy color in the Cha-Cha™ Lineup, delivering a vivid pink-purple tone that immediately draws the eye. Compared to Cha-Cha™ Red, which feels classic and grounding, Fuchsia is more modern and electric, bringing motion and personality to containers rather than anchoring them. When set against Cha-Cha™ Tangerine, the difference is largely temperature and mood—Tangerine reads warm, sunny, and approachable, while Fuchsia leans cooler and bolder, creating sharper contrast and a more contemporary look. Fuchsia excels when paired with whites, silvers, deep purples, or lime foliage, where its intensity can really shine.

When compared to the Cabaret® Series and Superbells® Varieties, Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia again lands confidently in the middle ground. Cabaret® types emphasize refinement, tight branching, and a polished, almost tailored appearance that suits formal combinations. Superbells® varieties push scale and vigor, often filling baskets aggressively with larger blooms and big seasonal presence. For gardeners and designers looking to inject bold personality, movement, and modern flair into their Calibrachoa combinations, Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia is the standout choice—vibrant, cooperative, and impossible to ignore.