Flowers that bloom with bells. Blue and blue bells

Perennial flowers, bells, are grown everywhere as garden and country decoration. They are valued for their availability, frost resistance, and variety of varieties. There are about 300 types of bells. Cultivated garden forms are slightly finicky to care for, but with due attention they can decorate the area for many years. The material contains photos and descriptions of the most popular varieties among domestic gardeners.

General information about decorative culture

The garden variety of bellflower is perennial or has been cultivated by humans for hundreds of years. The name of the plant and its entire family was given by the shape of the corolla, reminiscent of a miniature bell. In Rus', the flower was also given the names chebotka, pichuzhnitsa, chenille or bell. In the wild, bluebells grow both among tall meadow grasses and on rocky surfaces. The first ones are tall, the second ones are short. The generally accepted varietal classification of all perennial bells is based on differences in “growth.”

Unlike wild meadow species, the flowers are colored not only in blue-blue tones. Shades of garden bells: white, purple, crimson, etc. Tone saturation depends on humidity. The higher it is, the lighter the bud.

The stems of the bell are erect, moderately branched, although climbing subspecies are also found. The plant blooms in the second season from the moment of sowing. The buds open abundantly and fade in waves throughout the summer and the first half of autumn. The corollas of the perennial bell are honey-bearing. The flower is planted in spring or autumn. Any moist soil will suit it.

Attention! An abundance of sunlight is not necessary. Campanula fully takes root and develops even in the shade.

Tall flower varieties

Nettle leaf bell will grow up to 1 m and is distinguished by straight, highly fleecy stems. The greens look similar to nettles:

• lower leaves have long petioles;
• all leaf plates have a serrated edge;
• the green surface is rough.

Nettle-leaved

Blue-violet or white corollas are collected in a brush up to 45 cm in length. The variety blooms for less than a month from the end of June. Seeds are produced en masse. The subspecies actively reproduces by self-seeding.

Attention! Young leaves and roots of the nettle-leaved bell are placed in salads and cabbage soup.

Campanula latifolia- one of the tallest in the family: 1.2 m. It has a leafy straight stem and large basal leaves. The buds (about 6 cm in length) are located in the axils of the upper sessile leaves. Color - blue, bright blue or white. There are subspecies with double buds. Flowering occurs in mid-summer.

Onion-shaped or rapunzel-shaped bell reaches a height of 1 m if grown under normal conditions. On rocky soil the flower may be much lower. The variety behaves aggressively on the site, quickly multiplies and grows. Practice shows: from a pair of seeds, a vast bellflower meadow grows in 2-3 years. It blooms from June until frost, producing long one-sided racemes. The color of the buds is bright purple.

Onion-shaped

Other varieties in the tall category:

1. Campanula lactiflora. Grows up to 1.2 m, although it can be lower. Small corollas are collected in pyramids. The color is lilac or white.
2. The bell is crowded. In addition to being tall (1 m), it has a miniature shape. Multi-tiered inflorescences. The flowers are blue, dark purple or white.
3. Peach-leaved variety. A 1-meter plant with simple or double buds with a diameter of 3 cm. The color of the inflorescences is blue or white. The leaves are dark and small. Blooms until early autumn. Suitable for cutting.

Medium-sized varieties

Campanula rotundifolia is one of the most popular in its family. It has rounded basal leaves. They dry out and die in the summer, during the flowering phase. The top greens stay fresh until October.

The height of an adult plant reaches 60 cm. There may be several stems. The buds are strictly blue, small, arranged in a paniculate inflorescence.

Other medium-sized varieties of campanula:

Round-leaved

1. The spreading bell reaches 50-70 cm in height. It has narrow lanceolate leaves of a rich green hue. Large flowers are collected in spreading panicles. Petals are a soft lilac shade.
2. A perennial variety called Raspberry Ring has single large double buds. The shade of the petals is pink. The length of the stem reaches 70 cm. Flowering continues all summer.
3. Bluebell Droplet is a biennial species. The average height is about 80 cm. The buds are large, up to 6 cm in diameter. They are colored white, blue or purple, located along the entire length of the stem. The flowers open alternately during July and August.

Low-growing Campanula varieties

A special feature of this category of perennial bells is the need for lighting. Plants need plenty of heat and sun. They also need good drainage and rocky soil type. For the winter, the flowers are covered with spruce branches. Low-growing include mountain Pozharsky variety with creeping stems, medium-sized serrated leaves and small flowers of a light blue tone. The bud barely reaches 15 cm in height.

Similar to him Portenschlag bell. The buds play blue-lilac-violet shades. The small, round leaves have a serrated edge. Height - 10-15 cm. Flowering lasts until late autumn, weather permitting.

Other crops in this category:

1. Campanula punctata differs from its low-growing counterparts in its winter hardiness. Creeping stems rise 20-25 cm above the ground. Inflorescences are sparse. The corollas have a light purple color, unusual for bells, with a dark splash in the center.
2. The Carpathian variety is one of the longest lasting among dwarf campanulas. It blooms from June to late autumn with delicate blue or white flowers. Height - about 15 cm.
3. The Gargan bell does not grow higher than 10-15 cm. It forms lush “pillows” on the site. The petals are folded into a star-shaped corolla and have a gray-blue tint.

Campanula is suitable for growing in the garden. The plant is often used to decorate a personal plot. Before planting, you just need to choose the right variety.

The name “bell” (Campanula) unites a huge group of herbaceous plants of the Campanulaceae family, which includes more than 350 species, and most of them are often found in Russia. The culture can grow in forest and mountainous areas, on the banks of reservoirs and in the steppe. It is distributed throughout the European part of the continent, and flowers similar to bells can also be found in North America.

Garden and indoor flowers that look like bells can be biennial or perennial, depending on the species. Representatives of this group differ in stem height, petal shade and inflorescence diameter. Below are photos and names of the most common plants with characteristic bell-shaped flowers.

These perennial plants from the Campanaceae family are often called “big bells” because of their large flowers.

The culture can be recognized by whorled leaves of elliptical, lanceolate or oblong shape. The stems of adenophora are thick and the roots are radish-like. The inflorescences are paniculate or racemose, the petals are purple or blue.

In nature, there are about 6 dozen varieties of adenophora, most of which are excellent honey plants. They can grow in any soil and multiply quickly. The flowering period of this crop occurs in mid-July.

This herbaceous perennial has an impressive branched rhizome, making it difficult to transplant. Aquilegia stems reach a height of 50 to 80 cm, and at the base of the culture there is a dense rosette of dark green leaves with a waxy coating. Their length reaches 5 cm, and width - 2-3 cm.

The buds on this crop appear early and bloom in early June. It is noteworthy that each flower lives for about 6-8 days, then it fades and is replaced by another.

Depending on the variety, the color of the petals can be white, yellow, pink, purple, crimson, blue and dark purple. At the end of the flowering period, fruits with small black seeds are formed on the aquilegia. When properly stored, planting material remains viable for 1-2 years.

Attention! The seeds of this crop are extremely poisonous, so personal precautions should be taken when working with them.

This plant is often called "angel's trumpets". This is due to the fact that it grows incredibly quickly, and the flowers of this crop can increase by 3-4 cm in 24 hours, and if the growing conditions are more than favorable, then even by 6-7 cm.

Brugmansia is a large and lushly flowering tree-like shrub that reaches 5 m in height. Its flowers are incredibly attractive. These are huge bells, up to 20 cm in diameter and up to 50 cm in length.

The buds of the culture have a persistent characteristic aroma, which is especially intensified at night. The color of the petals can be pink, orange, peach, yellow, cream and even greenish.

Galanthus or snowdrop is a bulbous perennial from the Amaryllis family. The plant is distributed in Europe, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Asia Minor, Azerbaijan and the North Caucasus. In the wild, galanthus grow on forest edges, meadows and along river banks.

This crop with grayish-green leaves reaches a height of up to 10 cm, and fragile white flowers appear very early, in late February or early March.

At the end of the flowering period, a fruit is formed on the bush in the form of a large fleshy capsule, which contains spherical seeds.

For your information. In many areas, galanthus are on the verge of extinction and are listed in the Red Book of Russia.

Hyacinthoides are bulbous perennials that belong to early flowering plants. There are other names: “Spanish scilla”, “Spanish endymion”, “Spanish scilla” and “wild hyacinth”.

This is an unpretentious crop that can often be found in flower beds and garden plots. The plant has basal leaves 20-30 cm long and a single peduncle reaching a height of up to 30 cm.

Hyacinth may have lilac, white, pink, blue or blue bell-shaped flowers 1.5-2 cm in diameter. The crop blooms at the end of May or beginning of June, and this period lasts up to 20 days.

This name unites approximately 400 varieties of annual and perennial herbaceous plants. They are distributed on all continents of the planet, with the exception of Africa and Antarctica.

Gentian has strong stems, basal leaves collected in a rosette and a few single flowers. The length of the plant, depending on the variety, can reach from 20 to 150 cm.

The color of the petals is blue, blue, yellow or white. The flowering period occurs at different times, for some species it is spring, for others it is summer or autumn. When the flowers dry out and fall off, the fruit appears in the form of a single-cavity capsule, inside of which there are small seeds.

This plant from the nightshade family is considered very poisonous and has other names: “crazy grass”, “moon flower”, “drunk cucumber” and “henbane”. Sometimes people call it “datura grass.”

The height of this crop can reach 150 cm. Datura has a thick stem, huge leaves and a long white taproot.

The flowers of the plant are large and very fragrant. The color of the petals is most often white, but you can also find purple flowers that resemble a lily in shape.

The plant blooms in July, and this period lasts until the end of September. As a rule, Datura buds bloom only in the evening, and when they fade, a fruit is formed, which is a box of 4 sections, covered with small spines. It can contain up to 800 grains.

This heat-loving plant, originally from the tropics, has 9 varieties. However, only one subspecies is the most popular among flower growers, which is called “creeping kobeya” or “monastery bells”.

The culture is characterized by long stems, their dimensions reach 7 meters. They contain feathery leaves, and the tops of the branches are crowned with tenacious tendrils, through which kobeya can grow, clinging to any base.

The plant blooms with large bells up to 9 cm in size. They have a spicy musky aroma, and when wilting occurs, a leathery capsule containing small round seeds is formed in their place.

The name of this plant comes from the Greek words “codon” (“bell”) and “opsis” (“similar”) due to the special shape of the corolla with flowers.

This crop has a hard, fleshy root that has a round or elongated shape. The stems can be different; climbing ones are more common, but there are also erect ones. The leaves are arranged alternately, have an oval shape and vary in width, depending on the variety.

The flowers are solitary, drooping and bell-shaped, located at the top of the stem. They can be colored in different shades, from whitish-green to blue and have a very unattractive odor.

Flowers appear in June and fade in mid-August. After this, a fruit is formed on the plant - a box with elongated round seeds.

In nature, this plant is a perennial, but in temperate climates it is cultivated as an annual.

Lobelias are generally low-growing and highly branched, have densely leafy shoots and small flowers that abundantly cover the bush. The height of the crop ranges from 15 to 25 cm, and lobelias can be spherical or creeping.

The dimensions of the pointed leaves are 3-6 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide. The flowers are small, 1.5-2 cm in diameter, solitary, located on a short peduncle. The color of the petals is most often blue or blue, but you can find varieties with white, pink or purple flowers. There is also a two-color variety - blue with a white “eye”.

On a note. Lobelia can grow not only in flower beds, but also in pots as an indoor flower.

This is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant from the Plantain family. Foxglove has a rigid, unbranched stem up to 1.5 m high and lanceolate leaves arranged alternately.

The flowers of this plant are irregular in shape and can be yellow, purple or reddish. They are collected in apical racemose inflorescences. The flowering period of foxglove occurs in June or August, after which the fruit appears in the form of a capsule with brown seeds.

Planting material remains viable for up to 3 years. When working with foxglove, precautions should be taken as it is highly poisonous.

Ostrovskya is a non-poisonous perennial, reaching 100-120 cm in height. It has large white bell-shaped flowers that appear as early as June.

This culture is actively used in landscape design. It prefers to grow on slurry or loamy soils with moderate humidity and normal acidity, and is best placed in the sun.

The peculiarity of Ostrovskaya is that it does not tolerate cold weather at all, and in winter it is better to move it into a container with soil and cover it indoors.

There are more than 10 varieties of this plant, most of which are actively used in landscape design. This culture attracts attention with the incredible beauty of its leaves and inflorescences.

Fritillaries belong to the bulbous plants of the Liliaceae family and have elongated leaves with a glossy surface, painted in an emerald green hue. In some varieties they are arranged in two rows.

Fritillary flowers are arranged in groups of 5-7 pieces. The color of the petals can be yellow, white, cream, pink, bright orange or red. Their size varies depending on the variety.

With regular moderate watering, the flowering period of hazel grouse lasts 40-50 days, while the first buds appear in mid-June.

There are about 10 species of this perennial crop, which are distributed in Northern Iran, the Mediterranean and the Caucasus. Symphiandra, despite its attractive appearance, is not very well known among gardeners and prefers rocky soil.

It can be recognized by its smooth stems, which bear a small amount of foliage. The flowers are large hanging bells, collected in spherical or paniculate inflorescences. The petals are usually white or blue.

Cyananthus are perennial herbaceous plants from the Campanula family. The culture is most widespread in the tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

There are about 10 species of this plant. It is a low bush up to 10 cm high with an underdeveloped root having a rod-like shape. The leaves of cyananthus are very small in size and densely arranged. The flowers are also small, light blue in color and appear in mid-summer.

Cyananthus is not capricious and can grow both in the sun and in the shade. When cultivating this plant, you need to know that waterlogging and stagnation of water are contraindicated. In addition, the crop does not tolerate cold well and should be removed indoors for the winter.

Broadbell or Platycodon

The second name of this culture comes from the Greek words “platys” (“wide”) and “kodon” (“bell”), which corresponds to the shape of the flowers. There is only one species of this plant, which has become widespread in regions such as Eastern Siberia, the Far East, northeastern China, Korea and Japan.

It is a perennial with fleshy rhizomes, reaching a height of up to 60 cm. The stems of the plant are straight and thin, with narrow, elongated leaves with fine-toothed edges densely located on them. Broadbell flowers are large, up to 8 cm in diameter and have white, blue or dark purple petals. They are collected in paniculate inflorescences and appear in mid-July.

At the end of the flowering period, a fruit is formed in the form of an egg-shaped capsule with flat and shiny seeds, of which there can be up to 800 pieces.

For normal development, the broad bell requires dry, loose soil enriched with nutrients. The culture prefers open sunny meadows, but can also grow in partial shade. The main thing is to avoid stagnation of water and waterlogging of the roots.

From this article you learned the names of common types of flowers that look like bells. But before you decorate your yard with any of the listed plant varieties, you should carefully study the rules for planting the chosen crop and the principles of caring for it.

When everything starts with pleasant sensations, then the working day goes much more fun. Growing plants is a desired hobby for many, which will give a pleasant mood not only to relatives but also to many neighbors. Walking past a beautiful corner, it is impossible not to catch your eye on some unusual fruit. And the thought immediately arises: maybe he can decide to plant a flower garden? Plants are a wonderful decoration for any interior.

General information about the plant "Bellbell"

BELLS (Campanula) - a species of plants from the genus Campanula, family Campanula; a biennial frost-resistant plant with an erect stem 50 to 100 cm high. The flowers are very beautiful, usually goblet-bell-shaped in shape, collected in large pyramidal inflorescences. The varied colors range from white and pink to purple and blue. Used in flower beds, garden beds and for cutting. Some species, when cut, remain fresh in water for up to ten days.

Since ancient times, people have loved the bell flower, as evidenced by the affectionate names that were given to it in different localities: pichunitsa, chebotki, bells, chenilles... And according to popular belief, bells ring only once a year - on the magical night before Ivan Kupala. The scientific name of the genus - "Campanula" - is based on the Latin. "campana", "bell", characterizing the shape of the flower (corolla)

The genus Campanula includes about 300 species native to temperate climates. Under natural conditions it is found in the Caucasus, Siberia, Central and Western Asia, in Europe, and has some distribution in North America. On the territory of Russia and neighboring countries there are about 150 species, in the European part of Russia - up to 15. The habitats of bluebells are varied, they have access to meadows, forests, steppes, and they are also found in desert and rocky areas. Numerous and diverse species inhabit the subalpine and alpine mountain belts.

Perennial bell flowers differ somewhat in shape and are often inferior in growth to annual ones. Bells bloom in June-July, and flowering of perennial varieties can last until September. With timely removal of fading inflorescences, flowering is abundant... Forest, meadow, alpine bells...

Types and varieties of garden bells

Bluebell (Campanula latifolia) Tall perennials include the broad-leaved forest bellflower from the forests of Europe and Siberia, 70-130 cm high, with large flowers in the form of an elongated bell, as well as the milky-flowered bellflower, 60-110 cm high, with highly branched inflorescences. Broadleaf bellflower is found in the alpine meadows of the Caucasus. Stems are erect, 70 - 130 cm tall, deciduous. The basal leaves are large, long-petiolate, up to 12 cm long and 6 cm wide, serrated along the edge. The lower stem leaves are short-petioled, the upper ones are sessile. The flowers are large with pedicels, located in the axils of the upper leaves one at a time, forming a narrow, almost spicate raceme. The corolla is funnel-shaped, up to 6 cm long, blue, blue or white. There are garden forms with double flowers. It blooms in July, the fruits ripen in August, very abundantly (1200 - 2000 seeds per shoot). At the end of flowering it loses its decorative effect.

The most common varieties are: "Alba" with white flowers; 'Brantwood' with purple flowers; "Makranta" - flowers are large, dark purple. In the photo: variety ‘Alba’ - white bells (broad-leaved).

Campanula lactiflora (Campanula lactiflora) The perennial plant lives in the upper forest and subalpine zones of the Caucasus and Asia Minor mountains. Tall (60-150 cm), brush-rooted plant with a highly branched stem in the upper part. The roots are taproots, unlike other species it grows well on heavy loamy soils. The flowers are bell-shaped, 3-4 cm in diameter, from milky white to purple in color, collected in a wide pyramidal inflorescence with up to 100 flowers. It blooms very profusely in June-July; numerous seeds are formed in August. The flowers have a delicate aroma and attract bees and bumblebees. In culture since 1814. The location should be sunny. Bells of this species are propagated by seeds, which are sown immediately in place, and then the seedlings are thinned out. The transplant is difficult to bear.

Main varieties: "Alba" - white flowers; "Cerulea" - blue flowers; "Loddon Anna" - soft lilac-pink flowers; "Pritchard" with Variety" - plants up to 1.5 m high with lavender-blue flowers.

Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) The specific name comes from the Latin words persica - “peach” and folium - “leaf”, because the leaves of this bell resemble the leaves of a peach. A brush-rooted plant of forests and forest edges of Europe, the Caucasus and Western Siberia. The peach-leaved bell is less tall; in mid-summer, from a rosette of basal leaves, a slender, strong stem 50 - 100 cm high rises, with smaller, linear-lanceolate, dark green leaves than rosette leaves. The stem ends in a cluster of blue or white flowers. The corolla of the flower is broadly bell-shaped, 3 - 3.5 cm wide. There are garden forms with double flowers. Bells bloom in the second year after sowing from June almost all summer. On faded shoots, fruits are laid - boxes with numerous seeds that ripen in August-September. Self-seeding possible. To lengthen the flowering period and preserve decorativeness, seed formation is prevented by removing faded flowers, and individual lower specimens are left as seed plants.

Use: mixborders, group plantings, for cutting. Shade-tolerant, but prefers open sunny places with loose loamy soil. Bells of this species are short-lived and often disappear in the second or third year. Known varieties: "Bernice" with blue double flowers; "Fleur de Neige" with double white flowers; "Pride of Exmouth" - powdery blue, double flowers; "Snowdrift" - white bells; "Telham Beauty" - 1 m high, large, light blue flowers; variety mixture "New Giant Hybrids" - 75 cm high, large flowers, light, medium, dark blue, as well as white flowers on bells, long-lasting flowering.

Campanula isophylla Moretti This charming ampelous herbaceous low plant, with the name (“bride and groom”), up to 30 cm high, is covered with a mass of bell-shaped flowers and continues to bloom all summer long, if you do not forget to remove the faded flowers. The leaves are almost round, sometimes slightly pubescent, olive or light green in color. The flowers are bell-shaped, up to 4 cm in diameter, numerous. There are two main varieties, differing in color and number of flowers: bright white bells (“bride”) and pale blue (“groom”). Less common are bluebells with purple flowers. Looks great in a hanging basket. Bell flowers are a good gift for newlyweds, and the newlyweds should be given two flowers together for love and happiness.

Nettle-leaved bell (Campanula trachelium) is a perennial with a fibrous, rather thick root. It grows mainly in shady, mostly mixed forests. Distributed in Europe, Western Siberia, North Africa. Popularly, this species is also called large bell, hogweed, goose neck, throat grass and primrose grass for its use in the treatment of sore throat. Its leaves and roots are used in salad, and young leaves are used to prepare cabbage soup. The stem is straight, simple or branched, angular, rough, up to 1 m or more high, hairy with rough leaves. At the ends of the branches there are 1-4 flowers on short stalks, drooping or straight. The corolla is bell-shaped, blue-violet or almost white. Flowering - July - August, seeds begin to ripen at the end of August, numerous (1200 pieces on 1 shoot). It produces abundant self-seeding and is a weed, so it is better to cut off the flower stalks immediately after flowering. To collect seeds, you can leave several shoots with fruits. Terry varieties are found in cultivation. Use: mixborders, single and group plantings, on the edges of parks. Shade-tolerant.

Crowded bell (Campanula glomerata) One of the most common bells, growing throughout Eurasia, distinguished by its ecological unpretentiousness. A plant with a thick, often woody rhizome and numerous leafy, erect shoots. The height of this bell varies greatly - from 15 to 60 cm. The leaves are dense, finely crenate; the basal and lower stem leaves are long-petiolate, ovate-oblong, the upper ones are sessile, smaller and narrower. The inflorescence is discontinuous, consists of a dense apical and dense axillary heads. The corolla is dark purple, blue or white. Blooms from June to mid-August. Seed production is very abundant.

It has decorative forms: “alba” (f. alba) with white flowers; "superba" (f. superba) - larger white flowers, height 45 cm. The form "acaulis" (f. acaulis) is very beautiful with very low stems, only 15 cm high. Blooms in July-August with dark purple funnel-shaped, dense bunches of flowers. The leaves are elongated, heart-shaped, matte, covered with hairs. Forms many shoots.

Carpathian bell (Campanula carpatica) Perennial herbaceous plant, highly branched, reaches a height of 30 cm. It grows in bushes up to 35-40 cm in diameter. Leaves - basal - ovate-rounded, petiolate, collected in a basal rosette; stem - ovate, with short petioles. The flowers are large, cup-shaped - white, blue, purple, up to 5 cm in diameter. The fruit is a capsule. Flowering time: from June to frost (September). Origin: Carpathians, Central Europe. Light-loving, but also tolerates partial shade, winter-hardy, and relatively moisture-loving. Prefers any soil that is well drained and non-acidic. Propagated by seeds, dividing bushes, and green stem cuttings. All types of floral landscaping are used. A potted plant is also suitable and can also be used for landscaping balconies. If the faded shoots of the bell are cut off at the root, flowering may recur. Amazing white varieties: ‘White Star’ - white bell...

Pozharsky's bell (Campanula poscharskyana) A plant on the calcareous rocks of southern Europe, the Balkans, forms a dense cushion 15-20 cm high of petiolate heart-shaped leaves and numerous peduncles. The flowers are broadly bell-shaped, almost star-shaped, light plum-blue. Bells bloom very profusely from July to late summer. The seeds ripen in August-September. In cultivation, mainly varieties are used that are distinguished by the larger size of the entire plant, as well as the color of the corolla.

Bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia)A graceful little bellflower grows no higher than 13 cm and has white or blue flowers in the form of small drooping bells, up to 1 cm in diameter. This species can be found on limestones in the mountains of Europe. A low, creeping perennial with thread-like stems 10 - 13 cm high, forming a continuous turf. The leaves are small, light green. It blooms from mid-June to the end of August, flowering and fruiting are abundant. Self-seeding possible. Decorative until late autumn. As this species grows, it can choke out other, more delicate plants.

Known varieties are “Miss Wilmot” with bright blue flowers, “Okinton Blue” - with large dark blue ones, and the variety “R. B. Lauder" - with double dark blue flowers. There is a white-flowered variety.

Campanula portenschlagiana (Campanula portenschlagiana)Equally short and shade-loving, campanula portenschlagiana (Campanula portenschlagiana, Campanula muralis) is a perennial species with rounded, heart-shaped leaves with a serrated edge and bell-shaped dark purple-blue flowers that bloom from May to September .

Campanula garganica (Campanula garganica) is a low-growing, creeping, turf-forming plant that grows in buds 10 cm high and forms long flower stalks with graceful small blue and white star-shaped flowers. Homeland - Italy.

Campanula medium In Italian colloquial speech it is called "Juliet" - a biennial species of Italian origin. Between May and July, bell-shaped white, blue, pink or purple flowers bloom in clusters.

Perennial varieties are ideal for rock gardens and borders. Low-growing bells (Carpathian) are spectacular in rocky gardens and on alpine hills. All studied varieties and species deserve wide use in decorative floriculture.

How to care for garden bells?

All types of bells are unpretentious, but develop better in open sunny places, with well-cultivated and fertilized soil. These plants prefer areas protected from the wind with well-cultivated lime soils and do not tolerate waterlogging. Care consists of watering, weeding and, possibly, tying to pegs. For the winter, the bell plant is covered with spruce branches. They respond well to organic fertilizers and compost.

Bells are propagated by seeds and by dividing the bush. Sowing of seeds in open ground or greenhouses is carried out in May - July, sowing of seedlings - in April. Shoots appear in 2-3 weeks. After another 2-3 weeks, the seedlings are planted at a distance of 10 cm. Planting in open ground is carried out in early June at a distance of 20-30 cm.

Bluebells are disappearing both due to their collection for bouquets and due to the destruction of their habitats. There are 12 rare and endangered species in Europe. Among them: bellflower, Transylvanian, trizoid.

The vast majority of the 300 species of bells grow in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, half of them in our country and adjacent territories from the Carpathians to the Far East, and the homeland of 10 species is the Moscow region. As we have already reported, among the bells there are:

• perennial bluebells
• biennial bluebells
• annual bluebells

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loading. Seeds are either sown directly into the ground (in spring and autumn), or seedlings are pre-grown, and when stable heat sets in, they are planted in a flower garden. In open ground, spring sowing is carried out in late April - early May. The seeds of bells are usually very small, so it is better to mix them with sand or. More details »»

Basic information

(Italian campanelli, French jeu de timbres, German Glockenspiel) is a percussion musical instrument with a certain pitch. The instrument has a light ringing timbre in the piano, brilliant and bright in the forte. Bells come in two varieties: simple and keyboard.

Simple bells are a set of chromatically tuned metal plates placed in two rows on a trapezoidal wooden frame. The arrangement of the records on them is similar to the arrangement of white and black piano keys. The applicable range of bells is from c3 to c5 (up to the third octave - up to the fifth octave), on some instruments it is wider. Conventional bells are played with two small metal hammers or wooden sticks.

In keyboard bells, the records are enclosed in a case like a small piano, where there is a simple hammer mechanism that transmits blows from the keys to the records (this mechanism is similar to the celesta mechanism). Keyboard bells are technically more flexible than simple bells, but they are inferior in terms of purity of timbre.

Since the 19th century, bells have often been used in symphony orchestras. Notes for bells are written two octaves lower than the actual sound; in the score, their part is written under the bell part, above the xylophone part.

Some works that use bells

Delibes - opera “Lakme” (“Aria with bells”)

Video: Bells on video + sound

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Bluebells - garden flowers

Bluebells (Campánula) are delicate, modest herbaceous flowers. distinguished by a cup-shaped flower, similar to a bell, for which they received their name.

There are many types of bells, about three hundred. They can be high up to 1.5 meters, and low 5 centimeters. They can be erect bushes, or they can be a creeping hanging plant. Bells are also divided into summer-green and winter-green. Wintergreen species are quite often used as a potted plant for the windowsill, for example, bellflower, gargantine, Kemularii bellflower, Radde, and even-leaved bellflower. Most bluebells are perennials, but some species are biennials or annuals.

Main types of bells:

Carpathian bells - plant height is about 20-40 cm, forms a bush with a spherical shape. The heart-shaped leaves at the roots are about 5 cm long, and smaller on the stems. Blooms profusely from early July to mid-September with large blue single flowers. Easily propagated by self-sowing. Used in rock gardens.

Nettle-leaved bells are a tall perennial plant; when grown, they prefer shaded places. Used in single or group plantings.

Campanula lactiflora are perennial plants up to 1 meter tall. The flowers are collected in pyramidal inflorescences and can be white or various shades of purple. The plant is cluster-rooted and has highly branched shoots. Blooms profusely in June-July. Propagated by seeds. Used in single and group plantings, as a solitary plant.

Bellflowers are a perennial creeping plant capable of forming continuous sods, very decorative until frost. Blooms profusely with medium-sized white or blue drooping flowers collected in inflorescences. Can reproduce by self-sowing.

Peach-leaved bells are a racemose-rooted plant, which is a rosette of leaves from which a peduncle rises about 60-100 cm in height, it has small dark green leaves and a racemose inflorescence of white or blue flowers, some forms of these bells have double flowers. Flowering continues almost throughout the summer; it is only necessary to remove faded flowers, leaving some of the lower seed plants for seeds. Can reproduce by self-sowing. Suitable for planting as a solitaire plant in a flower garden or for single or group plantings.

Pozharsky's bells are plants that form dense cushions of heart-shaped leaves and peduncles, about 20 cm high. They bloom profusely from July to September with wide, bell-shaped, almost star-shaped flowers of light plum-blue color. The plant is suitable for alpine slides, looks good on retaining walls, and is also suitable for planting in containers.

Broadleaf bells are tall plants up to 1.5 meters, form lush bushes, and will look good in single plantings in the middle of a lawn or near a pond. They are also good in mixed plantings together with plants such as delphinium, peonies, phlox, black cohosh, blood-red geranium and ferns. The plants are shade-tolerant and look great against the background of trees and shrubs. Plants bloom from July to August, after flowering the plant loses its decorative effect.

Rapunzel bells are shade-tolerant plants with wide purple flowers. Suitable for planting in shaded areas and under trees.

Portenschlag bells form compact cushions 10-25 cm high. Blooms profusely with small, purple, star-shaped flowers. Suitable for growing on alpine hills.

Clumped bells - they got their name because of the flowers gathered together, as if “in a heap”, they have a height of about 50 cm and are used to decorate borders, flower beds and ridges in country style.

Pointed bells are considered the most unpretentious and have large purple flowers.

Campanula equifolia are ampelous plants, mainly used as a potted crop, but are also suitable for planting in various containers, flowerpots and hanging baskets. Popularly, equal-leaved bellflower plants with white flowers are called “bride”, and those with blue flowers are called “groom”.

Bells are not particularly picky when growing. They love drained neutral soils, while mountain species love calcareous soils. Plants cannot tolerate stagnant water. To extend the flowering period, faded flowers should be removed in time. For winter, shoots are usually pruned. Some species need light shelter for the winter, for example, such southern plants as gargantine, pyramidal and middle bells.

Reproduction depends on the species presented. So, for example, annual bells reproduce only by seeds, biennial species can be propagated by seeds and cuttings, which are carried out in the spring, and perennial species are divided into vegetatively immobile, which include tap-root and raceme-root plants, the reproduction of which is possible only by seeds, vegetatively sedentary, which include short-rhizome plants, their propagation is possible by seeds, dividing the bush and cuttings, vegetatively mobile, which include long-rhizome, stolon-forming and root-sprouting plants, they can propagate by seeds, root suckers, segments of rhizomes, dividing the bush and cuttings.

Tall perennial bluebells in the garden

Perennial garden bells (lat. Campanula) have a simple flower shape, not overloaded with complex combinations of petals and stamens. They are popular among gardeners due to their bright and long-lasting blooms. Bells resemble church bells, which is where they got their name; they are also popularly called flowers of faith and hope.

Types of bells and their names

There are approximately 300 species of bells in the world. Let's look at the most popular varieties among gardeners.

Broadleaf bell (lat. Campanula latifolia)

One of the tallest types of bells, the stems of which reach one and a half meters in height. Large serrate leaves are unevenly distributed along the stems; in their axils there are clusters of blue, white or purple bells up to 6 cm long.

Prefers moist soils and partial shade and is found in the wild. Transplantation of an adult plant does not tolerate well. In gardens you can find double forms of the flower. The most common varieties in Russia are Alba and Bruntwood.

Campanula lactiflora (lat. Campanula lactiflora)

A tall plant (up to 150 cm), found in the mountains of the Caucasus and Asia. The stem is powerful, highly branched in its upper part. The flowers are white or purple, 3-4 cm in diameter, collected in large inflorescences.

Prefers sunny places and reproduces by sowing seeds. The most popular varieties are Coerulea and Loddon Anne.

Nettle-leaved bell (lat. Campanula trachelium)

The stem is reddish in color, up to one meter high, and covered with hairs. Single flowers of white, blue or purple are located in the axils of the upper leaves on short stalks.

The plant prefers shady, damp soils of forests and ravines. The variety is undemanding to soil composition, winter-hardy, and moisture-loving. Does not tolerate transplantation, but easily propagates by self-sowing.

Carpathian bellflower (lat. Campanula carpatica)

It got its name from the mountains, at the foot of which it is often found in nature. Plant height 30-35 cm; branching, herbaceous stems and large, up to 5cm flowers distinguish this species.

The easiest way to propagate the Carpathian bell is by growing from seeds, but you can also use cuttings and dividing the bush. The most popular variety is White Star.

Pointed bell (lat. Campanula punctata)

(6. Bell dotted Elizabeth)

In our country it occurs naturally on the banks of forest rivers in the Far East. Compact, branching plant up to 50 cm tall with large (5-6 cm) white, blue, lilac flowers. The corolla of the flower is pubescent, covered with burgundy dots.

The dotted bell, planting and caring for which does not require much effort, is perfect for alpine slides and flower beds in a natural style.

Choosing a location and planting bells

Perennial bells can become a real decoration for a garden in a landscape style; the varieties, photos and descriptions of which are presented in our material are the most suitable for growing in Russia - unpretentious and do not require special care. We will consider in detail their planting in open ground using seed and seedling methods.

Choosing a planting site and soil

Numerous bellflower species are similar in their soil preferences: loose, well-drained areas with light partial shade. In open sun, flowering will be short-lived. Plants do not tolerate stagnant moisture well, so wetlands are not suitable for them.

Propagation of bells by seeds

Bluebells reproduce well by seeds, but wild species should be limited due to active self-seeding. Bell seeds are planted in October in soil dug to a depth of 30-40 cm and cleared of weeds.

In heavy loamy soils, it is advisable to add sand, peat and compost. The distance between the seedlings is maintained at 2 cm, without deepening them, but only lightly sprinkling them with earth. With this method, the seeds germinate three weeks after the snow melts. After 2-3 months, the plants are transplanted to a permanent place.

You can propagate bells by seedlings by sowing them in boxes in March. They are covered with glass or polyethylene on top, periodically ventilating and spraying the shoots with a spray bottle. After a couple of weeks, the shelter can be removed and the seedlings can be dived. At the beginning of June, you can plant seedlings in flower beds.

Reproduction of bells by root division

Propagation of bells by dividing the root is usually carried out in August, after the above-ground part of the plant is cut off after flowering. The bush is dug up, the rhizome is cut into pieces with a shovel and the plots are planted in a permanent place, at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other.

Caring for perennial bells

Watering bells should be done as the soil dries; in rainy weather it is not carried out at all to avoid moisture stagnation.

Feeding perennial bells

Bluebells do not require complex fertilization schedules; It is enough to feed them with nitrogen fertilizers in April, and before flowering (in mid-July) add complex mineral fertilizers. Nitrophoska works well at the rate of 70 grams per 1 sq. m ridges. After flowering, you can replenish the soil composition with superphosphate.

Garter and trimming

Tall types of bells need a garter or supports, since abundant flowering and green mass contribute to lodging of the plant. During flowering, it is advisable to remove old peduncles if there is no need to collect seeds.

Cleaning the inflorescences will save the plant’s strength and extend the overall flowering period. After the bells have faded, the bush loses its decorative appearance and is completely pruned. During the cold season, in regions with particularly harsh winters, the bells are covered with spruce branches; in its absence, the pruned bush is sprinkled with compost.

Bottom line

Bluebells go well with lush garden plants and rarely act as the main crops in flower beds. They are used to fill space, they are indispensable companions in creating decorations and highlighting design elements of the garden and paths. The main feature of bells is their abundant flowering and ease of propagation with virtually no care.

Campanula (from Latin Campanula) is a large genus of plants, which includes about 400 species. They all have bell flowers: modest but attractive. Campanulae are distributed throughout Europe, Russia, and are found even in North America. These plants adorn both shady forests and alpine slopes. Will there be a place for them in the garden?

Bluebells are exclusively herbaceous plants; in the wild, they are predominantly perennials. But There are biennial and annual species. All of them are united by the special shape of flowers collected on a stem, for which they got their name (campana - bell). Petals can be colored in shades of blue, blue, purple; There are species with snow-white flowers.

Garden campanula has long stems that trail along the ground. Various plant varieties have been developed, including those with double flowers, interesting colors. They exude a pleasant and unobtrusive aroma with sweet notes, which intensifies in the evening.

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Description of types and varieties of bellflower (garden campanula)

A large assortment of species allows you to beautifully decorate the site. Campanulas look good in communal flower beds because their delicately colored flowers blend well with the other inhabitants of the flower garden. Ampelous varieties will decorate flowerpots. You can choose a plant to your taste that will organically fit into the overall design concept of the area.

Bellflower peach

A perennial herbaceous plant whose shoots can reach a length of 80 cm. Blooms from early summer until August inclusive, pale blue or white bells. The leaves are shaped like peach, which is why the species got its name. On its basis, decorative varieties have been bred, for example, “Bernise” with double inflorescences, which are erect panicles.

Bluebell Carpathian

This species is distinguished by low but well-branched stems. Therefore, the plant looks lush and compact. Flowering continues until September, decorating the flowerbed all summer long. The color of the bells depends on the variety: it can be snow-white, blue, or light purple.

The peach-leaved bellflower blooms from early summer until August inclusive.

Terry campanula

Terry species will definitely not go unnoticed on the site. Their lush bushes are strewn with voluminous bells, the edges of which seem to be decorated with carvings by a skilled craftsman. At the same time, flowers of different shades can fit on one bush, which adds originality to the plant. High decorative properties became possible thanks to breeding work: terry campanula varieties are hybrids.

The bell is brittle

He is also called the “groom”. The homeland of the brittle bell is distant Sicily. Long ampelous shoots are decorated with small leaves of rich green color in the shape of a heart and blue flowers.

The homeland of the brittle bell is distant Sicily

Campanula lactiflora

This is a tall plant with numerous stems (their number can reach 20), forming a lush bush. Bells can be either one-color or two-color. In addition to size, the species has another important advantage: resistance to adverse conditions. It withstands summer droughts and severe frosts with dignity.

Campanula Portenschlagiana (C. portenschlagiana)

A dwarf perennial bell, the height of its shoots does not exceed 15 cm. But the width of the bushes is up to 35 cm, and they form delicate flowering “pillows”. Comes from the Balkan Peninsula.

Campanula milkiflora is resistant to adverse conditions

Campanula isophylla

The plant has the popular name “bride”. Blooms predominantly with white bells, although there are varieties with unusual sky and purple colors. Stems are thin, creeping. Like the “groom”, the “bride” is often grown indoors, placed in hanging pots.

Campanula latifolia

In the wild, it is a field and forest plant; it is less common in the mountains. The height of its stems ranges from 70 to 90 cm. The species is listed in the Red Book because it is on the verge of extinction in the wild. It has modest but pretty flowers, colored blue with a purple tint.

The broadleaf bell is listed in the Red Book because it is on the verge of extinction in the wild.

Bell dotted

A distinctive feature of this species are the inflorescences of bells, lowered down, and decorated from the inside with small dots on the petals. Blooms in the garden until September. The plant is quite unpretentious. The variety "Pantalunus" has double drooping flowers of large sizes in the shape of a glass.

Other varieties of bluebell

There are other types of bells that can be planted on the site:

1. Long-columnar: height does not exceed 30 cm, so it is well suited for borders. Bluish flowers are collected in brushes.
2. Saxifraga: a low-growing plant with purple flowers. Height no more than 5 cm.
3. Pyramidal: a tall perennial with thick stems covered in inflorescences.
4. Poskharsky: ideal for alpine hills, because its bushes spread along the soil. Blooms from May to autumn.
5. Sarasto: has a medium-height stem and large purple bell-shaped flowers looking down.
6. Sarmatian: a rare species native to the Caucasus. Loves the sun. Bells exude a pleasant honey smell.
7. Thyrsoid: a rather exotic-looking plant because it has a dense cone-inflorescence, the height of which can be up to 70 cm.

Gallery: Campanula, or bellflower (25 photos)

Varieties of bells (video)

Growing bells from seeds in the garden and at home

All types of bells, both perennial and annual, reproduce by seeds. This is a fairly simple method, and the process will not be difficult even for those who have recently started decorating their site. Garden campanulas are suitable for growing in boxes or hanging pots on verandas, balconies, in gazebos.

Bluebell seeds usually have good germination rates if they have been collected and stored correctly. They do not require any preliminary preparation before planting. The main thing is that they are healthy: without signs of rot or other diseases or unpleasant odors.

The easiest way is to plant the seeds directly into the ground. This is usually done in May or October “before winter.” It is necessary to make grooves, taking into account the distance between the rows and based on the dimensions of the selected type of bell. In the spring, the seedlings can be thinned out and replanted as desired. But perennial varieties may not please you with their beautiful flowering this year.

The easiest way is to plant bell seeds directly into the ground.

If you want the campanulas to bloom in the coming summer, you will have to take care of the seedlings in March or April. The seeds are simply scattered evenly over the soil in a container. It is better to choose a lightweight substrate with good water permeability. For example, a mixture of turf, humus soil and sand in a ratio of 3:6:1 is suitable. The soil must be pre-moistened. Bell seeds are lightly pressed into the ground and sprayed with a spray bottle; and then the container is covered with polyethylene, creating a greenhouse effect. The ideal temperature is 20°C. Shoots will appear after 14 - 20 days.

After this, you can remove the film and place the container itself on a bright windowsill. But it is important to ensure that young plants are not exposed to bright sunlight. Caring for seedlings involves timely watering if the top layer of soil becomes dry. When 2–4 full-fledged leaves develop, you should make a pick and plant the bells so that there is 8–10 cm between them. Each plant will have enough space to develop. When replanting, use a complex fertilizer diluted in a weak concentration.

If you want the campanulas to bloom in the coming summer, you will have to take care of the seedlings in March or April

Campanula equifolia: features of care in indoor conditions

Campanula is an incomparable “bride”. Two or three decades ago such a houseplant could be found in every home, but today its popularity has undeservedly declined. It’s a pity, because the “bride” successfully combines beauty and unpretentiousness.

Equal leaf campanula loves good light, but its delicate leaves and flowers do not tolerate scorching sun rays. Therefore, if the pot is on the south side, you will need to create artificial shading or place it near the window on a bedside table or a special stand. The north is also not suitable for growing, because the bluebells will not have enough sun, flowering will stop, and their stems will stretch out, becoming unattractive. The ideal option is the eastern and western windows of the house. In the warm season, the “bride” can be taken out onto an open balcony or into the garden.

Campanula is an incomparable bride

Like all plants, Campanula equifolia needs sufficient moisture. She needs moderate watering, more often in summer, less often in winter; but the earthen ball should never dry out completely. Excess water is also extremely undesirable, because it provokes root rot. At the same time, experienced gardeners share information with each other that campanula tolerates watering with tap water without settling.

In the warm season, especially in the summer months, the flower is sprayed with a spray bottle. It is advisable that the drops do not fall on the bells themselves (unsightly stains may appear on them). Therefore, you should lift the pot and refresh the shoots “from the inside,” from the bottom. If the air in the room is very dry, then the pot can be placed in a tray filled with moistened moss or small pebbles.

Equal leaf campanula loves good light, but its delicate leaves and flowers do not tolerate scorching sun rays

Garden bell: technology for planting and care in open ground

Seedlings are planted at the border between spring and summer: in the last ten days of May or early June. You need to choose a place so that the seedlings receive the required amount of sunlight. Shade-loving species are distinguished by the dark green color of their leaf blades. Therefore, you need to choose an open place so that they are not blocked from the sun by bushes, trees, fences, or walls of the house.

The soil must be prepared in advance: dig up well, remove weeds and remnants of their roots, and apply fertilizer. If the soil is heavy, then humus and sand can be added to the flower garden. But it is not recommended to add manure and peat, because they can provoke infection of campanula by fungus.

When planting low bells, it is enough to maintain a distance of 10 to 15 cm between plants, for medium-sized ones - about 25 cm, and for species with long stems - at least 50 cm. When the plants are planted, it remains to trample the soil around them and thoroughly water them.

Shade-loving types of bells are distinguished by the dark green color of their leaf blades

In nature, there are plants that look like bells. But, according to botanical systematization, they belong to other families, and sometimes belong to different classes.

Thus, the Chilean bell, which is officially called Lapageria, belongs to the monocots. It is a vine strewn with large flowers. It grows in the wild only on the slopes of the Andes in Chile.

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Similar to bells:

1. Foxglove is a herbaceous perennial, some species of which are used for decorative and medicinal purposes. Some of them are poisonous, so they are not planted where children walk.
2. Gentian is also usually decorated with blue bells, less often with snow-white or yellowish ones. It, like campanula, is planted in flower beds.
3. Gloxinia is an indoor plant with voluminous “gramophones” of various colors.
4. Petunia is a popular flower that decorates areas and balconies.
5. Morning glory is a bindweed with colorful bells.

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