Calibrachoa Colibri Canary Yellow

Calibrachoa Colibri™ Canary Yellow is a compact, mounding-trailing annual that produces bright, sunny yellow trumpet-shaped blooms from spring through fall. Part of the Colibri series, this cultivar is known for its early blooming, dense growth habit, and ability to thrive in containers without getting leggy. Its cheerful flowers add a glowing touch to baskets, planters, or borders and attract hummingbirds and pollinators.

Native Range

Derived from Calibrachoa species native to South America, particularly regions in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 9–11: Grown as a tender perennial

• Zones 2–8: Grown as a warm-season annual

Height & Width

• Height: 6–10 inches

• Spread: 10–14 inches

• Habit: Mounded with a slight trailing effect; compact and well-branched

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) is best for abundant blooms; tolerates part sun

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; avoid letting it dry out completely

• Humidity: Appreciates moderate humidity

• Temperature: Ideal range is 60–85°F; avoid frost

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 1–2 weeks during active growth or use a slow-release fertilizer

Pruning & Maintenance

• No deadheading needed, though trimming can refresh the plant and encourage reblooming

• Trim back slightly in midsummer if plant becomes leggy

• Monitor for signs of overwatering and root rot in containers

Uses

• Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes: Perfect as a spiller

• Containers & Patio Planters: Ideal for mixed combinations

• Borders & Edging (in warm zones)

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies

• Color Highlights: Great for brightening shady corners or balancing bold colors

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.