Botanical Name: Calibrachoa × hybrida ‘Superbells® Grape Punch’

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: Rich Grape-Purple Blooms with Dark Centers, Heavy Flower Coverage, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Self-Cleaning

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

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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

More About Calibrachoa ‘Superbells® Grape Punch’

Calibrachoa ‘Superbells® Grape Punch’ delivers deep, saturated purple blooms that bring bold color and strong contrast to containers and hanging baskets. The flowers are richly toned with darker centers, creating depth and visual interest that remains vibrant even in intense sun.

As part of the award-winning Superbells® series, this variety is bred for vigorous growth, excellent branching, and season-long flowering. ‘Grape Punch’ maintains a dense, trailing habit and continues producing fresh blooms from spring through frost without thinning out.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Superbells® Grape Punch’ has been a reliable performer in full-sun containers, holding strong color and flower density through heat and humidity. With regular feeding, it trails evenly and fills space quickly, making it easy to use in both single-variety baskets and mixed containers.

We especially like its design versatility. The rich purple tones pair beautifully with whites, yellows, chartreuse foliage, and silvers, making it an excellent anchor or accent plant. Flowers are self-cleaning, keeping maintenance low throughout the season.

Superbells® Grape Punch vs. Other Calibrachoa

Superbells® Grape Punch is one of the most vibrant and eye-catching purples in the Superbells® Lineup, known for its brightness and clarity rather than depth. When compared to Blackcurrant Punch, Grape Punch reads noticeably lighter and more energetic, trading moody, nighttime tones for a fresher, more playful purple. Against Superbells® Pomegranate Punch, it lacks the red undertones and richness, but gains a cleaner, more saturated purple that stands out more distinctly from a distance. Compared to Superbells® Watermelon Punch, Grape Punch feels more uniform and cohesive, while Watermelon Punch relies on high contrast and color interplay for its visual impact.

Outside the Superbells® family, Grape Punch continues to show its strengths. Compared to the Cha-Cha™ Series, it feels slightly more controlled and composed, with less visual movement and a more predictable color read. Cabaret® Varieties tend to emphasize refinement, tighter branching, and a polished presentation, while Grape Punch prioritizes bold visibility and seasonal impact. When paired with Colibri® Pure White, its color becomes exceptionally crisp and luminous, making it an excellent choice for high-contrast containers. Placed next to Caliloco Dracula, Grape Punch reads more classic and approachable—less novel and theatrical, but far easier to integrate into a wide range of container and landscape designs.