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’

Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia is the type of Calibrachoa that brings pure attitude to a planting. It delivers a vivid pink-purple tone that immediately draws the eye and the electric, high-saturation blooms bring instant energy to containers and hanging baskets. I’ve used it when I want instant excitement in hanging baskets or mixed containers, and it never fails to grab attention. That vivid Fuchsia tone holds beautifully in full sun, which is especially important here in the South where intense Summer sun can fade lesser Calibrachoa quickly.

This selection was bred with performance in mind, not just color. As part of the Cha-Cha™ Series, it develops strong branching early, fills in quickly, and maintains a smooth, balanced trailing habit instead of stretching or thinning as the season progresses. Flowering starts early and stays consistent, creating dense coverage that holds up through heat and humidity. From Spring through frost, it keeps baskets looking full and intentional rather than tired or open.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia sold itself—even when it wasn’t for sale. We used it in a few hanging baskets and mixed containers purely for display, and at least 10 customers asked if they could buy them. The color was impossible to ignore once it started cascading; bright, saturated, and full of movement. In mixed containers, it became the piece everyone commented on, often convincing customers to add it to their own combos even if they hadn’t planned on using Fuchsia at all.

Beyond the attention it gets, it’s also just plain reliable. It establishes quickly, trails evenly, and keeps strong flower coverage with regular feeding, even through peak Summer heat. The blooms are self-cleaning, maintenance stays low, and the plant never looks tired or thin. It’s the rare calibrachoa that delivers both standout color and dependable performance, which is exactly why we keep reaching for it in baskets and container designs.

Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia vs. Other Calibrachoa Varieties

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.