Go Back Bellflower Cherry Bells

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Great big, bright cherry-pink bells are borne on erect stems beginning in early summer; reliably reblooms through late summer if deadheaded. The bell-shaped flowers have reddish-purple spots inside. Forms compact rosettes of soft green, ovate toothed leaves. Habit is strongly upright, but tends to spread more than other punctatas; divide every other year to prevent invasiveness.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade. Taller varieties may require staking. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact and will help to prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms.

    Flower Color

    Cherry red

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    20-30 in.

    Good Companions

    Bellflower-Clustered (Campanula glomerata), Catmint (Nepeta faassenii), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Geranium-Hardy (Geranium ), Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), Iris-Japanese (Iris ensata), Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana), Pinks-Alpine (Dianthus ), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    18-28 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower or foliage, Border, Ground cover, Container

    Bloom Time

    Late spring to late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Rapid

    Seasonal Interests

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