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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Red Fox, Annual Of The Day

Celosia argentea (Spicata Group) 'Flamingo'
    Red Fox,  Celosia,  Wheat

Type    Annual
Height    10" to 18" / 25cm to 45cm
Spread    12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun

Bloom Color    Pink
Bloom Time    Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

 Culture Notes
Celosia is really a tender perennial, but it is usually grown as an annual because it is not hardy in areas which have consistent freezing temperatures.  It reseeds easily to the point of being a pest.  Seedlings can be grown sown under glass early spring.

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