Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Campanula pyramidalis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Islands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Chimney Bellflower
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Chimney Bellflower
Red Buckeye
In German
Schornstein Glockenblume
Red Buckeye
In French
cheminée Bellflower
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Chimenea Bellflower
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
chaminé Bellflower
Red Buckeye
In Polish
komin Bellflower
Red Buckeye
In Latin
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye. Chimney Bellflower doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Chimney Bellflower does not have fragrant flowers. Chimney Bellflower has allergic reactions like Toxic and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chimney Bellflower season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chimney Bellflower is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye
Care of Chimney Bellflower and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.