Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Caribbean
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Terrestrial
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Bellflower plant
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
Kraut Robert
In French
plante Bellflower
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
planta de Bellflower
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
φυτό καμπανούλα
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
planta Bellflower
erva robert
In Polish
dzwonek roślin
herb robert
In Latin
bellflower herba
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Rubiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Portlandia
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
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Season and Care of Bellflower and Herb Robert
Season and care of Bellflower and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Bellflower and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bellflower is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bellflower and Herb Robert Physical Information
Bellflower and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bellflower and Herb Robert are as follows:
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bellflower and Herb Robert
Care of Bellflower and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.