Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Alternanthera
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Alternanthera
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Alternanthera
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Alternanthera
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Alternanthera
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Alternanthera
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Campanula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chimney Bellflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Alternanthera and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.