LIA Abstract Lemon Cherry Calibrachoa hybrida

LIA™ Abstract Lemon Cherry is a medium-vigor, semi-trailing calibrachoa with large golden-yellow flowers marked by cherry-red splashes. Its tidy branching and cascading outline suit hanging baskets, patio pots, and colorful container combinations. ## Flowers and form Danziger describes this cultivar as early flowering, medium vigor, and semi-trailing, with tight internodes and extra-large flowers. The breeder highlights the yellow-and-red pattern as a distinguishing feature. Its listed mature size is about 12–14 inches in both directions; Danziger lists 12–14 inches in both directions; Ball Seed reports a width range extending to 16 inches, so the modest difference reflects source-specific growing estimates. ## Placement and care Use it in a basket or planter where stems can extend over the rim, or near the front of a sunny annual bed. UMN Extension recommends full sun, acidic potting mix around pH 5.0–6.5, and good drainage. Keep the mix evenly moist; small containers may need frequent checks in warm, dry weather, but avoid waterlogged roots. Regular feeding supports continued growth and flowering. ## Season Danziger reports early flowering and bloom under a 10-hour day. Calibrachoa generally flowers through the warm growing season, with timing shaped by climate and light. Treat it as a seasonal annual in cold-winter gardens; nursery production guidance is not a substitute for a cultivar-specific USDA hardiness rating. ## Maintenance Keep the potting mix evenly moist but never waterlogged, checking baskets often in warm or windy weather. Feed regularly during active growth according to the product label. Faded flowers do not need routine removal; trim a stem only if it becomes untidy or bare.