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spotted bellflower

Scientific Name: Campanula punctata

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Spotted Bellflower (Campanula punctata)

The Spotted Bellflower, known scientifically as Campanula punctata, is a charming perennial admired for its distinctive spotted flowers. Several common names exist, including Ring of Bells, Lantern Flower, and Cherry Bells Bellflower (specifically for the Campanula punctata f. rubriflora variety).

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has hairs on its full body

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Campanula punctata Lam.
  • Common Name: Spotted Bellflower
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to China, Korea, Japan, and Siberia.
  • Cultivated as a garden ornamental in North America.
  • Found in dry mountainous grassland or on roadsides.

Ecological Role

  • Some varieties, such as Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells', are considered invasive due to their spreading nature.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous perennial plant.
  • Grows to a height of 0.4 m (1 ft 4 in) and a spread of 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in).
  • Creeping rhizome.
  • Heart-shaped foliage.
  • Tubular, bell-shaped flowers, creamy white to dusky pink with red spots and hairs.
  • Flowers in July.
  • Forms a spreading mound.

Quirky Facts

  • Bellflowers are sometimes referred to as "ringing in the summer".

Varieties and Cultivars

  • 'Cherry Bells' (Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells')
  • 'Rubriflora' (Campanula punctata 'Rubriflora')
  • 'Pantaloons' (Campanula punctata 'Pantaloons'): creeping, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oval, toothed, lightly hairy, dark green leaves.
  • 'Elizabeth' (Campanula punctata 'Elizabeth')
  • 'Wedding Bells' (Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells')
  • 'Kent Belle' (Campanula punctata 'Kent Belle')

Growing Information

  • Hardy to zone (UK) 6; Zones 5 to 7; even to zone 3 with protection.
  • Prefers sun or part-shade.
  • Suitable for borders, containers, rock gardens, and urban environments.
  • Fits cottage, modern, and prairie garden styles.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden (davesgarden.com) - a community for sharing gardening tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
  • AllPosters.co.uk and AllPosters.com - provide access to prints and art featuring Campanula punctata.