The genus of the bellflower family includes a large variety of different species. We have compiled the most popular types for you.
bellflower family (Campanulaceae) are as diverse as the bluebells (campanula) even. Many look similar to bluebells. Others, like the lobelia (Lobelia), one does not believe the relationship at first glance. You can find out which genera are related here.
bluebell family
The Bluebells (campanula) are only a small genus within the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), which includes over 1000 species. Because of this diversity, crossword puzzles often ask about specific bluebell plants.
lobelia
Another genus of the bellflower family besides the bellflowers are the lobelia (Lobelia). They come from the tropics and subtropics don't seem to have much in common with bluebells. Nevertheless, the often woody and perennial plants are related to the bluebell. But even among the lobelia themselves, the diversity is extremely high. Appears the
Lobelia deckenii 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 open are distinctive. The plant is perennial and can grow up to 70 centimeters high.
devil claws
devil claws (Phyteuma) stand out due to their claw-shaped inflorescences. However, they can only be found above 600 meters in altitude. 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 has over 300 species (campanula). That is why we are now introducing you to some special types.
The following species are particularly beautiful:
- Peach-leaved Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia): This beautiful bellflower, which can reach a height of up to 80 centimetres, looks wonderful between perennials or as an embellishment for garden fences. You can often find white, blue or purple flowering varieties.
- bellflower (Campanula medium): Perfect little bells form the large flowers of the biennial Marienbellflower. It looks good both in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.
- Dalmatian cushion bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana): This bluebell species is native to Croatia. It grows cushion-like in rock gardens and as a ground cover and does not show any signs even down to -30 °C. The Dalmatian cushion bellflower is a perennial and evergreen. In summer, their purple flowers delight 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 into your lawn, keep it in a pot or plant it among your perennials. It actually goes anywhere that's sunny.
- Dotted Bellflower (Campanula punctata): This Asian bellflower species has tubular flowers. It is found in white and pink and is often lightly spotted, giving it its name. This species comes from Asia.
- dwarf bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia): A very small, only a few centimeters high and creeping species is the dwarf bellflower. On rather humus-poor soil, it feels comfortable as a ground cover. The plant is perennial and has its flowering period in midsummer between July and August.
- Tangle Bellflower (Campanula glomerata): The blue-violet flowers of the clustered bellflower are clustered close together. The perennial plant grows to a maximum height of 60 centimeters. She likes it warm and not too humid.
- Carpathian bellflower (Campanula carpatica): The Carpathian bellflower, which is more or less intensely blue-violet in color depending on the variety, reaches a height of up to 50 centimetres. As its name suggests, it comes from the Carpathian mountain range, where it grows in rocky places. Accordingly, the plant feels well in rock gardens and dry stone walls.
Stay interested in them bluebell, you will find all information on the subject here.
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