Perennial garden bell: varieties
The perennial bell is a herbaceous floral plant, which is so loved by gardeners for its inimitable flowering, ease of care and useful properties. The wild culture has many species, large, undersized, climbing varieties, they can decorate different corners of the garden plot from a rock garden to lush flower beds. Among the huge number of varieties, there are favorites that combine frost resistance, moisture resistance, endurance and abundant flowering.
Depending on the growing conditions, bells can have different heights from undersized 7-10 cm to high 1,5-2 meters. The stem of the plant is erect, drooping or curly, depending on the variety. The perennial bell has a simple bell-like flower shape without complicated combinations. Flowering is bright, long-term, begins in the second year after planting from June to the beginning of frost.
A perennial bell will be a wonderful decoration for a garden plot.
Among the many varieties of perennial bell, and there are more than 300 of them, several of the best species can be distinguished.
Milk-flowered is a tall plant with a powerful, branched stem up to 1,5 meters and purple or white flowers with a diameter of 4-5 cm, collected in large inflorescences.
Carpathian is a low-growing plant, no more than 30 cm in height with branching stems and flowers 3-4 cm in diameter, bright light blue color. Distinctive characteristics – too abundant and prolonged flowering.
Spot – a branching plant no more than 50 cm in height, with large flowers 6-7 cm in diameter, white, blue or lilac.
In addition to their decorative beauty, bells are edible plants and have healing properties. Roots, flowers and leaves are used in folk medicine, as well as in cooking.
Basic rules for planting and care
For planting a perennial garden bell, a sunny place on the site is suitable, since it grows on any soil away from groundwater. The soil must be well loosened and a sufficient amount of nutrients must be added. The plant reproduces best by dividing an adult bush. You can also plant seeds for seedlings, this is done in April, and in July it is planted in a permanent place. Planting must be done on time so that the plant has time to root well by the frost.
Bells do not require special care, it is enough to remove weeds, water and fertilize on time. For the flowering period to be long and plentiful, it is necessary to cut off the dried stems and flowers
Bells go well with horticultural crops in both group and single compositions. They are suitable for filling any space as a decorative element for the design of paths, lawns, gardens. The main feature of a perennial is the ease of its reproduction, abundant and long flowering. With fairly simple care, you can enjoy the beauty of delicate flowers in your garden for many years.