Campanula hybrids

Bellflower

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Common Name:

Bellflower

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Description

Bellflowers are annual, biennial and perennial herbs with bell-shaped flowers borne on panicles. Flowers are usually blue or purple, but sometimes white or pink.

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Blooming

Although this plant can survive full sun, the delicate floral colors are better preserved when Bellflowers are grown in shadier spots.

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Growth

Annuals, biennials, and perennials. Takes full sun exposure in cooler climates well. In warmer climates, they need partial shade. Since there are many members in this genus there are several growth needs.

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Planting

Sow Bellflower seeds in spring or early summer. The plants can also be divided during the spring or autumn. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Pest

Snails and slugs have an affinity to Bellflowers. In hot, dry weather spider mites can be a problem. Come autumn, rust may be a problem.

Bellflower (Campanula hybrids) - Interesting facts

In Latin, Campanula translates to "little bell", which is so named because of the shapes of the flowers. This is also the reason why the common name for the genus is Bellflower. Flowers are most often bell-shaped, but there are species that have flowers shaped like stars. Many species in the genus Campanula have a white latex in their leaves and stems, which is generally thought to be used as protection from herbivores.