Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Bellflower plant
Cornus kousa
In German
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
plante Bellflower
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
planta de Bellflower
Cornus kousa
In Greek
φυτό καμπανούλα
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
planta Bellflower
Cornus kousa
In Polish
dzwonek roślin
Cornus kousa
In Latin
bellflower herba
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cornales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chiococceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bellflower is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Bellflower and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.