Campanula Cherry-Bells Campanula Cherry-Bells
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Quite large, tubular bells of cherry red all along the stems of these vigorous plants. The red bells of Campanula Cherry Bells are highlighted with white edging. Blooms heavily in summer. Does especially well in a deep, fertile soil.
Campanula Cherry Bells with its upright habit tends to spread more freely than other C. punctata varieites. An ideal groundcover since in optimum growing conditions, it spreads by both rhizomes and self-seeding.
Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Medium 24-30"
Minus icon Spacing Plant 20" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade
Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells'
Campanula punctata, native to Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia is a long-blooming, vigorous spreading, perennial featuring large, elegant bell-shaped blooms with distinctive purple spotting inside. The blooms, reaching up to 2 inches long, dangle from upright, arching stems above heart-shaped, toothed foliage.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. While adaptable to various conditions, it performs best with consistent moisture and some afternoon shade in hot climates. Avoid waterlogging. Does not perform well in summer climates where night temperatures consistently remain above 70 degrees F. Spreads freely by both rhizomes and self-seeding under optimum growing conditions. Removing spent flowers stalks will encourage rebloom and discourage seeding (if not wanted). Leave any new fall foliage at the base to overwinter. Pinch when plants are about 6" tall to eliminate need for staking. Division every 3-4 years in the spring helps manage growth and rejuvenate plants.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
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