Perennial bells grow in meadows, mountains, fields and have traditional blue and white colors, but thanks to selection, plants with pink, lilac, purple and red hues have appeared, which are gaining popularity among flower growers. The red bell is a rather rare type of plant, but it fits perfectly into the landscape design of the garden, while it does not require special care and has excellent resistance to frost and disease.
The bell has an erect, slightly lowered stem, which can reach a height of 30 to 100 cm.The leaves are lowered, ovoid, peculiar panicles hang on long peduncles in the form of a brush with large flowers 5-7 cm in diameter from pink to dark brown.
The red bell will complement any flower garden in the garden with its beauty
The undersized red bell flowers will look good on the alpine slide and along the curbs, and the taller species will be able to create harmony in the flower bed in combination with chamomiles and phlox
The special advantage of the red perennial is its incomparable and long flowering, with the delicate aroma of meadow plants. The culture begins to bloom from the beginning of summer and continues until late autumn. In order for the plant to develop well, and the number of buds to increase markedly, it is necessary to remove dried flowers.
The bell multiplies by dividing the mother bush, the rhizome of which creates many offspring. Loves slightly alkaline or neutral soil with drainage. Before planting, it is carefully dug into the ground, all weeds are removed and wood ash or light compost is introduced. Planting can be carried out in the fall a month before the expected frost, so that the plant has time to take root, or before active growth begins.
The bell does not tolerate stagnant water, so there is no need to water it, it will have enough weather. Additional moisture is necessary for the flower during the period of bud formation, as well as in dry and hot weather.
The bell grows well on hills or hills on the sunny side, but also grows well in the shade. In early spring, it is necessary to carry out complex feeding. For the winter, the bush is cut off, leaving shoots of 8-10 cm from the root, and covered with dry leaves or spruce branches
When choosing herbaceous plants for open ground, you should pay attention to the red bell. It is not susceptible to diseases, winter hardy and goes well with other plants. With simple care, it will gratefully respond to care with abundant, bright flowering and will be an excellent addition to your garden design.