Overview
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' is a bushy perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.4 m tall. Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers. It is native to Japan, Korea, China and Siberia.
About
Campanula punctata, the spotted bellflower, is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. This ornamental herbaceous perennial is native to Japan, Korea, China and Siberia, and is widely cultivated for its attractive bell-shaped flowers.
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About the genus
Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun, Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Rock gardens, Containers
- Native to
- Japan, Korea, China, Siberia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back after flowering to maintain shape
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells'?
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' prefers full sun. It suits full sun and partial shade positions.
What soil does Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' need?
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
How big does Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' grow?
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' reaches a height of 0.4 m.
Is Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' hardy in the UK?
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanula lactiflora 'Alba'Milky Bellflower
- Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella'Serbian Bellflower
- Campanula rotundifolia 'Thumbell White'Harebell
- Campanula sarmaticaBellflower
- Campanula sulphureaYellow Bellflower
- Campanula 'Burghaltii'bellflower 'Burghaltii'
- Campanula 'Maie Blyth'Bellflower
- Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'