Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Terrestrial
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Bellflower plant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
plante Bellflower
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta de Bellflower
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
φυτό καμπανούλα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta Bellflower
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
dzwonek roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
bellflower herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chiococceae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Bellflower and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bellflower and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bellflower and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bellflower is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bellflower and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bellflower and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bellflower and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bellflower and Bird Cherry
Care of Bellflower and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.