Monday, June 20, 2011

Spotted Bellflower, Perennial Of The Day


Campanula punctata syn. Campanula nobilis 'Cherry Bells'
Spotted Bellflower

Type Perennial
Hardy range 5A to 9A
Height 20" to 26" / 50cm to 65cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Spreading or horizontal and upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.


Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral to slightly alkaline (6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes Campanula will not do well in dry or wet soils or if humidity is high. As long as there is adequate drainage, this plant will easily spread to show off its numerous bell-shaped flowers. It's a good idea to remove spent flower heads for continuous blooming. C. punctata is noted for its pendulous, tubular blossoms that have tiny purple spots on the inside. A Terra Nova introduction, 'Cherry Bells' has a strong, upright habit and unusual tubular, red flowers. This plant attracts hummingbirds.





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