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

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: Bright True-Red Blooms, Heavy Flower Coverage, Heat Tolerant, 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™ Red’

Calibrachoa ‘Cha-Cha™ Red’ delivers bold, saturated red flowers with nonstop energy from early spring through frost. The blooms are vivid and uniform, creating a high-impact look that reads clean and strong even in full sun and summer heat.

As part of the Cha-Cha™ series, this variety was bred for excellent branching, compact balance, and reliable flowering. Unlike some red calibrachoa that fade or thin out under intense light, ‘Cha-Cha™ Red’ maintains consistent color and dense bloom coverage all season long.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Cha-Cha™ Red’ has been a dependable 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 versatility. It works beautifully as a standalone statement plant or as a bold accent paired with whites, yellows, or chartreuse foliage. Flowers are self-cleaning, keeping containers looking fresh with minimal maintenance.

Cha-Cha™ Red vs. Other Calibrachoa Varieties

Cha-Cha™ Red is the most classic, high-impact color in the Cha-Cha™ Lineup, delivering a true, saturated red that reads bold and unmistakable from a distance. When compared to Cha-Cha™ Tangerine, the contrast is largely temperature and energy: Tangerine leans warm, playful, and summery, bringing a softer citrus glow that pairs easily with yellows and corals, while Red brings authority and visual weight. Against Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia, which is electric and expressive with cooler pink-purple tones, Red feels more grounded and traditional. Fuchsia thrives in energetic, modern color schemes, while Cha-Cha™ Red anchors combinations and provides structure, making it easier to balance with whites, silvers, or deep greens.

When stacked against Cabaret® Selections and the Superbells® Series, Cha-Cha™ Red shows where it fits best in the broader Calibrachoa world. Cabaret® types are known for tight branching, uniform growth, and a refined, controlled look that excels in polished container designs. Superbells® varieties emphasize vigor, larger flowers, and bold seasonal performance, often filling fast and reading big in baskets and landscapes. Cha-Cha™ Red lands squarely in between—more expressive and energetic than Cabaret®, but slightly more relaxed and free-flowing than the most vigorous Superbells®. For gardeners and designers who want a true red Calibrachoa that feels bold, dependable, and easy to design with, Cha-Cha™ Red remains one of the most versatile and visually commanding options available.