Botanical Name: Petchoa ‘SuperCal® Premium Bordeaux’ Common Name: Petchoa Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates Size: 10–14" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Mounding to Lightly Trailing Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Deep Wine-Red Blooms, Exceptional Heat & Rain Tolerance, Heavy Flowering, Low Maintenance Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Mass Plantings

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More About Petchoa ‘SuperCal® Premium Bordeaux’

Petchoa ‘SuperCal® Premium Bordeaux’ delivers rich, velvety wine-red blooms with exceptional depth of color, making it one of the most dramatic selections in the SuperCal® series. The flowers are large and abundant, creating bold contrast against green foliage and surrounding plantings.

As a petunia–calibrachoa hybrid, this variety combines the flower size and presence of petunias with the durability and weather tolerance of calibrachoa. Blooms remain open and attractive through rain and heat, avoiding the melt and breakage common with traditional petunias.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Premium Bordeaux’ has been a standout for color retention and reliability, holding its deep red tones even during extreme summer heat. It flowers continuously with minimal deadheading and maintains a full, balanced habit throughout the season.

We especially appreciate its high-end look. The dark, saturated color elevates container designs and pairs beautifully with whites, pinks, chartreuse foliage, and silver accents.

Premium Bordeaux vs. Other Petchoa / Calibrachoa / Petunia

Within the Petchoa lineup, Supercal® Premium Bordeaux stands out for its deep, wine-red coloration and more dramatic visual weight. Compared to lighter selections like Enviva™ Pink, Bordeaux delivers a richer, moodier tone that reads as more sophisticated and bold in containers and beds. Both share the same strong weather tolerance and vigorous growth, but Bordeaux is the better choice when a planting needs depth, contrast, and a high-impact focal color rather than a bright, airy look. When compared to traditional Petunias, Supercal® Premium Bordeaux offers improved rain resistance, sturdier stems, and a cleaner appearance with less maintenance. Against calibrachoa, it produces significantly larger blooms and a stronger landscape presence, making it more effective as a centerpiece plant. It’s an ideal option for gardeners who want bold color and flower size without sacrificing durability in heat and wet weather.