Campanula Punctata 'Cherry Bells'

Bellflower-Spotted

A vigorous, clump-forming perennial featuring nodding, bell-shaped flowers in rich rose-pink to cherry tones with delicate interior spotting. Blooming in early to mid-summer, the flowers rise above a basal mound of heart-shaped green foliage, lending a classic cottage-garden look. Plants may slowly spread by rhizomes, forming attractive colonies over time.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Herbaceous perennial



Form: Upright, clump-forming with slowly spreading rhizomes



Mature Width: 18–24 in



Mature Height: 18–24 in (to 30 in in bloom)



Flower Color: Rose-pink to cherry pink



Foliage Color: Medium green




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a–8b



Light: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade preferred in warmer regions)



Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture



Maintenance: Low to moderate; deadhead after bloom, divide as needed




Landscape Uses
Excellent for perennial borders, cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed plantings. Pairs well with hosta, astilbe, ferns, brunnera, and ornamental grasses. Suitable for cut flower use.


Care Tips


Shear spent flower stems to keep plants tidy



Divide every few years to rejuvenate plants and manage spread



Mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24"

Width

20-30''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer

Flower color

Red, Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Groundcover

Shape

Clump, Compact, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No