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    • Photo of Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells' flower by Almost Eden

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    Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells'

    Also Known As

    • Amethyst Violet
    • Blue Bells Browalia
    • Bush Violet

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells' plant details

    Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells'

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rich violet-blue star shaped blooms are borne continuously on this low bushy plant. A great choice for containers and the shaded garden. A frost tender tropical perennial.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells' plant

    How to Grow Browallia speciosa 'Blue Bells'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Streptosolen jamesonii

    aka Browallia jamesonii, Marmalade Bush, Orange Browallia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Streptosolen jamesonii flower by Far Out Flora
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    Browallia americana

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20"-24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Browallia americana flower by Avant Gardens
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