Overview
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Browallia, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.
About
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' is a climbing cultivar of the Browallia genus, which includes both annual and perennial plants with a compact, bushy habit. This evergreen plant features simple, ovate leaves and produces slightly irregular, salver-shaped flowers during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring east- or south-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H1c, it is suitable for patios, containers, wall-side borders, and flower beds, and is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil.
About the genus
Browallia is a small genus of seven species of flowering plants belonging to the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is named after Johannes Browallius (1707–1755), also known as Johan Browall, a Swedish botanist, physician and bishop. The genus is closely related to the monotypic genus Streptosolen, the single species of which was published initially under the name Browallia jamesonii.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Browallia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells'
- Propagation
- Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Whitefly, Tomato spotted wilt virus, Fungal leaf spots
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells'?
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' need?
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' hardy in the UK?
Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Browallia speciosa 'Silver Bells'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering.