Canterbury Bells Campanula punctata
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Canterbury Bells:
Previously known as:
- Campanula takesimana
- Phonetic Spelling
- kam-PAN-yoo-luh punk-TAH-tah
- Description
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Spotted bellflower, is an upright, clump-forming perennial in the Campanulaceae family. This showy plant is native to Sibera, China, and Japan. The Latin name for the genus Campanula means "bell" and punctata means "spotted" refering to the shape and markings inside the showy pink flowers.
This plant typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall bringing interest to the garden as it flowers in the late spring or summer. Plant in well-drained soil and in full sun to partial shade (though in warm southern summers, it prefers partial shade). To propagate this plant, divide its clumps every three to four years in the fall, or with adequate growing conditions, it will self-seed and spread by rhizomes itself.
The flowers and leaves are used as potherbs. Plant it in mass or small groups to take advantage of its large showy flowers. It is at home in woodland borders, rock or cottage gardens as an accent plant, or let it naturalize.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This plant has few insect and disease problems. It can spread aggressively.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Rock Wall Garden at Scott Arboretum
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Cherry Bells'
A spotted bellflower cultivar that features pendulous cherry-red bells. - 'Pink Chimes'
A cultivar noted for its pink flowers, strong flowering stems and compact form
- 'Cherry Bells'
- 'Cherry Bells', 'Pink Chimes'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Cherry Bells'
A spotted bellflower cultivar that features pendulous cherry-red bells. - 'Pink Chimes'
A cultivar noted for its pink flowers, strong flowering stems and compact form
- 'Cherry Bells'
- 'Cherry Bells', 'Pink Chimes'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Campanula
- Species:
- punctata
- Family:
- Campanulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Sibera, China, Japan
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Colorful
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- deer
- Edibility:
- The leaves and roots are edible, and this plant is a delicacy in Korea (where the plant is called 'do-ra-jee'). While the roots are edible in a variety of ways (raw, dried, or cooked), they are very small which may be hard to cook with. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads and can taste anywhere from mild to sweet to even bitter depending on the season (bitter flavor happens generally mid-summer).
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Clumping
- Erect
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Cup
- Star
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- fused petals
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- White to pale pink flowers (with purple spots inside) bloom for a long time, from late spring through summer.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Velvety
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Cordate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- This plant has green, velvety, heart-shaped to oval leaves in basal rosettes.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Naturalized Area
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Edible Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Weedy
