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

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 Tangerine-Orange Blooms, Heavy Flower Coverage, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Self-Cleaning

Uses: Ideal for Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, and Warm, High-Energy 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™ Tangerine’

Calibrachoa ‘Cha-Cha™ Tangerine’ delivers vivid citrus-orange blooms that instantly energize containers and hanging baskets. The bright tangerine color remains bold and saturated even under intense sun, making it a standout choice for summer displays.

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

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Cha-Cha™ Tangerine’ has been an excellent 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 warm orange tones pair beautifully with blues, purples, whites, and chartreuse foliage, creating high-contrast combinations that pop. Flowers are self-cleaning, keeping maintenance minimal throughout the season.

Cha-Cha™ Tangerine vs. Other Calibrachoa Varieties

Cha-Cha™ Tangerine brings warmth, energy, and approachability to the Cha-Cha™ Series, offering a vibrant orange-citrus tone that feels bright without becoming harsh. Compared to Cha-Cha™ Red, Tangerine reads lighter and more playful—less commanding, but easier to blend across a wider range of color palettes. Red anchors a container with classic strength, while Tangerine adds movement and cheer, pairing naturally with yellows, creams, soft pinks, and chartreuse foliage. When set beside Cha-Cha™ Fuchsia, the contrast shifts from temperature to mood: Fuchsia is bold and electric with a cooler, high-energy punch, whereas Tangerine feels sunny and welcoming, delivering color that pops in daylight without overwhelming companion plants.

When evaluated alongside Cabaret® Selections and the Superbells® Series, Cha-Cha™ Tangerine again finds its sweet spot in the middle. Cabaret® types are prized for their refined structure, tight branching, and controlled elegance—ideal for clean, professional combinations. Superbells® varieties push vigor and flower size, often dominating baskets with bold presence and fast fill. Cha-Cha™ Tangerine balances those extremes, offering abundant bloom and strong color impact with a looser, more relaxed habit than Cabaret®, but without the aggressive scale of Superbells®. The result is a Calibrachoa that feels energetic yet cooperative—perfect for gardeners and designers who want lively, summery color that mixes easily, fills reliably, and keeps containers feeling fresh and joyful all season long.