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Campanula punctata f. rubriflora 'Cherry Bells'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description Campanula punctata f. rubriflora 'Cherry Bells' (red-flowered spotted bellflower) bears showy, greyish magenta, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during late spring to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has dark green foliage that is medium textured and fragrant.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Campanula punctata f. rubriflora 'Cherry Bells' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions The growth rate of Campanula punctata f. rubriflora 'Cherry Bells' (red-flowered spotted bellflower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Campanula punctata f. rubriflora 'Cherry Bells' (red-flowered spotted bellflower) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.