The genus of the bluebell family includes a wide variety of different species. We have compiled the most popular types for you.
Bluebell family (Campanulaceae) are as diverse as that Bluebells (Campanula) self. Many look similar to bluebells. Others, like the lobelia (Lobelia), at first glance one does not trust the relationship at all. You can find out which genres are related here.
Bluebells
The bluebells (Campanula) are only a small genus within the bluebell family (Campanulaceae), which includes over 1000 species. Because of this diversity, crossword puzzles often ask about specific bluebell plants.
Lobelia
Another genus of the bluebell family besides the bluebells are the lobelia (Lobelia). They come from the tropics and subtropics don't seem to have much in common with bluebells. Nevertheless, the often lignified and perennial plants are related to the bellflower. But even among the lobelia themselves, the variety is extremely high. Appears the
Lobelia coverii on the slopes of Kilimanjaro robust and prickly, that's how it looks Lobelia gattingeri but rather delicate and dainty.
Balloon flowers
The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) looks much more similar to the bluebells. It is native to Asia and is the only species in its genus Platycodon. The bloated buds just before they bloom are distinctive. The plant is perennial and can reach heights of up to 70 centimeters.
Devil's claws
Devil's claws (Phyteuma) stand out due to their claw-shaped inflorescences. However, they can only be found above an altitude of 600 meters. Devil's claws are quite common in the Alps. Outside of Europe, only one species occurs in the mountains of Morocco.
Bluebells
The genus of bluebells alone counts over 300 species (Campanula). That is why we are now introducing you to some special types.
The following types are particularly beautiful:
- Peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia): This beautiful bellflower, up to 80 centimeters high, looks great between shrubs or as an embellishment for garden fences. You can often find white, blue or purple flowering varieties.
- Mary Bellflower (Campanula medium): Perfect little bells form the large flowers of the biennial St. Mary's bellflower. It looks good both in gardens and as a cut flower in a bouquet.
- Dalmatian upholstery bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana): This type of bluebell is native to Croatia. It grows upholstered in rock gardens and as a ground cover and is not noticeable even down to -30 ° C. The Dalmatian cushion bellflower is perennial and evergreen. Its purple flowers delight in summer Hoverflies, several species of butterflies and Bees.
- Meadow bellflower (Campanula patula): The meadow bellflower thrives in fresh and nutrient-rich meadows throughout Eurasia. It is easy to care for and perfectly adapted to the conditions in German-speaking countries. You can mix this bellflower in your meadow, keep it in a pot or plant it between your perennials. It actually fits anywhere that is sunny.
- Dotted bellflower (Campanula punctata): This Asian bluebell species has tubular flowers. It can be found in white and pink and is often lightly spotted, which is what gives it its name. This species comes from the Asian region.
- Dwarf bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia): A very small, creeping species that is only a few centimeters high is the dwarf bellflower. It feels at home as a ground cover on soil that is rather poor in humus. The plant is perennial and has its flowering time in midsummer between July and August.
- Ball of bellflower (Campanula glomerata): The blue-violet flowers of the cluster bellflower are clustered close together. The perennial plant reaches a maximum height of 60 centimeters. She likes it warm and not too humid.
- Carpathian Bellflower (Campanula carpatica): Depending on the variety, the Carpathian bellflower, which is more or less intensely blue-violet in color, reaches a height of up to 50 centimeters. As its name suggests, it comes from the Carpathian mountain range, where it occurs in rocky places. The plant feels accordingly at home in rock gardens and dry stone walls.
Keep interested in the Bellflower, you will find all information on the topic here.
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