Campanula x pulloides 'Jelly Bells' (Bellflower)
Bellflower 'Jelly Bells', 'Jelly Bells' Bellflower, Campanula 'Jelly Bells'
Eye-catching, Campanula x pulloides 'Jelly Bells' (Bellflower) is a mat-forming perennial with large, nodding, bell-shaped, rich blue-violet flowers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the flowers are borne above the lush foliage of bright green leaves. They will re-bloom sporadically if deadheaded. A slowly spreading Bellflower that is perfect for rock gardens, edging, containers, or groundcover.
- Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 14 in. wide (35 cm).
- Thrives in full sun, in average, medium, well-drained soils.
- Ideal for beds, borders, garden edging, rock gardens, and containers.
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low-care perennial is also deer resistant.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
* The above pictures are courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc. (www.terranovanurseries.com)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |