Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells'
Bush Violet
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Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Description
Blue Bells. Great in partial shade or sun. Delicate 2" blossoms. Ht. 8-12". Annual, Sun, Partial Sun.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Blooming
Well known for their deep blue flowers, but they can also come in white. Blooms best in warm shade.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Growth
Upright, bushy annuals and subshrubby perennials. Does best with partial shade. Make sure to provide good ventilation if growing under glass. In less hardy areas, grow Browallia as a container plant in a greenhouse or house. In tropical areas, Browallia works well in a border, or as a container plant.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Planting
Sow seeds in early spring for summer bloom. In warmer climates, the seeds can be sown in the fall for winter color.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Pest
Aphids and whiteflies cause problems. Fungal leaf spots and tomato spotted wilt virus occur.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Interesting facts
Impressed with Bishop Browall, Linnaeus named Browallia elata after him, elata meaning to exalt. However, after his opinion of Browall changed, he renamed the species Browallia demissa.
Bush Violet (Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in fertile, well-drained soil. During the growing period, water moderately, keep just moist in winter.
