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20 Bell-Shaped Flowers For A Stunning Effect

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There are hundreds of bell-shaped flowers to choose from. I’ve explored 19 that appeal to me and one that I would not recommend, even to an enemy – the morning glory is highly invasive and should be avoided.

Tubular or bell-shaped flowers are most appealing for their inclination to attract hummingbirds (and other pollinators). Bell-shaped flowers are not family-specific, i.e., they are not primary category identifiers. The inflorescence type is generally raceme.

Let’s explore my selection of 20 bell-shaped flowers. They’re alphabetically listed:

1. American Bellflower (Campanula americana)

Eastern North America’s damp open forests, meadows, streambanks, and ditches are home to the annual or biannual American Bellflower. Numerous kinds of bees, wasps, butterflies, and hummingbirds will visit and look for nectar and pollen, making it a pollinator magnet.

American Bellflower
Hardiness Zones:4a to 8b
Design feature:Mass Planting
Grown In:Full sun, well-draining soil that is kept moist
Attracts:Bees & hummingbirds
Dimensions:(H) 30 inches – 6 ft;
(W) 1 – 2 ft
Flower Colors:Blue, purple/lavender

2. Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia spp.)

The Angel’s Trumper is a little tree that can reach heights of 35 feet in the wild and 6 to 15 feet in containers. This plant can withstand minor frost, dryness, and a little salt without suffering any damage from deer.

Angel's Trumpet 
Angel’s Trumpet 
Hardiness Zones:7b to 10a
Toxicity:High
Grown In:Containers and landscape
Attracts:Hummingbirds and moths
Dimensions:(H) 6 – 35 feet
(W) 3 – 10 feet
Flower Colors:Gold, yellow, pink, and white

3. Azalea ‘Coral Bells’ (Rhododendron Indicum)

This plant thrives in containers on a patio, in forest gardens, and on shrub borders. Because of its great susceptibility to Phytophthora root rot, this cultivar should only be planted under good cultural conditions.

Azalea 'Coral Bells'
Azalea ‘Coral Bells’
Hardiness Zones:7b to 8a
Toxicity:High
Grown In:Patio, containers, or woodlands
Challenge Level:High
Dimensions:(H) 2 – 6 feet
(W) 3 – 6 feet
Flower Colors:Pink

3. Bearded Tongue (Penstemon)

Penstemon is a tall, thin plant with striking beauty. The cultivar “Husker Red” has light pinkish leaves and crimson blooms. Mulch well in the winter because there are numerous hybrids with ambiguous parentage and different hardiness.

Bearded Tongue
Bearded Tongue
Hardiness Zones:5b to 8a
Grown In:Full sun and well-drained soil
Attracts:Songbirds, pollinators, bees.
Type:Perennial
Flower Colors:Gold, Orange, Pink, Purple/Lavender, Red/Burgundy, White

5. Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis)

M. laevis is a great plant for bouquets of fresh or dried flowers. When drying flowers, it is best to cut flower stems before the seeds ripen and hang the stems in bunches in dry places with good airflow.

Bells of Ireland
Bells of Ireland
Hardiness Zones:Cool summer climates
Grown In:Full sun, partial shade, and well-drained soil
Space Required:12 to 36 inches
Flower ColorsGreen and white

6. Spanish Bells (Hyacinthoides hispanica)

Spanish Bluebell is a bulbous perennial herb with stunning lavender-blue bell-shaped flowers that can reach heights of 18 inches.

Hyacinthoides hispanica
Hyacinthoides hispanica
Hardiness Zones:3a to 8a
Toxicity:Highly toxic
Grown In:Container, small space, and woodlands
Dimensions:(H) 6 to 18 inches
(W) 6 to 12 inches
Flower Colors:Blue, Pink, Purple/Lavender

7. Canterbury Bell Flower (Campanula medium)

A tall biennial plant called Canterbury Bells blooms in the summer with colorful flowers that have an intriguing cup-and-saucer configuration.

Campanula medium
Campanula medium
Hardiness Zones:3b to 9a
Grown In:Containers, walkways, and woodlands
Attracts:Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators
Dimensions:(H) 18 to 36 inches
(W) 12 to 24 inches
Flower Colors:Blue, pink, purple, lavender, white

8. Coral Bells (Heuchera

Heuchera can be the ideal plant for you if you want to add striking, vibrant leaves to your yard. They are a beautiful addition to the yard and can be used as planting borders and edgings for perennial borders.

Coral Bells
Coral Bells
Hardiness Zones:4a to 9a
Grown In:Containers, slopes, walkways
Attracts:Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

9. Coventry Bells (Campanula trachelium)

Coventry Bells is a striking perennial that gives height and interest to beds and borders.

Campanula trachelium
Campanula trachelium
Hardiness Zones:5b to 8a
Grown In:Borders, mass planting, and small groups
Attracts:Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds
Dimensions:(H) 2 to 3 ft
(W) 12 – 18 inches
Flower Colors:Blue, purple, lavender

10. Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

Daffodils are wonderful for naturalizing because of their spreading nature. This plant can withstand heat and drought but not severely wet weather. When planting, adding bone meal is beneficial.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Hardiness Zones:4a – 8b
Toxicity:Toxic mainly to pets and horses
Flower Colors:Yellow or gold

11. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

For foxglove, midday shade is ideal. It is merely a rosette of leaves the first year, and a tall spike with spectacular blossoms arises on a tightly packed one-side raceme the following year.

Digitalis purpurea
Digitalis purpurea
Hardiness Zones:4a to 9a
Toxicity:High
Grown In:Rock walls and vertical spaces
Attracts:Bees and butterflies
Dimensions:(H) 2 to 5 feet
(W) 12 to 30 inches
Flower Colors:Cream, pink, purple, lavender, and white

12. Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)

They contain clusters of tiny fragrant bell-shaped blooms and foliage that resembles grass. Most plants have blue flowers, although certain species and variations also have white, pink, or yellow flowers.

Muscari
Muscari
Hardiness Zones:4a to 8a
Grown In:Containers and on patios – geat for borders
Attracts:Bees and butterflies
Dimensions:(H) 6 to 9 inches
(W) 2 to 6 inches
Flower Colors:Blue

13. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis

The Asparagaceae (asparagus) family includes the rhizomatous perennial plant known as the lily of the valley. This groundcover has lush green foliage and small, fragrant bell-shaped white blooms that grow to a height of 10 inches and a spread of 1 to 2 feet. The plant has a hosta-like appearance.

Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley
Hardiness Zones:5b to 8a
Toxicity:Toxic to humans
Grown In:Ideal for small spaces and walkways
Attracts:Bees
Dimensions:(H) 10 inches
(W) 1 to 2 feet
Flower Colors:White

14. Morning Glory (Ipomoea sagittata)

Sand, damp soil, and even salty soil are favorites for this native Morning glory. It takes root and grows well in the Southeast coastal areas, getting the name Saltmarsh morning glory. It can become an invasive weed.

Morning Glory
Morning Glory
Hardiness Zones:5a to 9a
Toxicity:Low
Grown In:Costal vertical spaces
Attracts:Bees
Dimensions:Clinging vine
Flower Colors:Pink, purple, and lavender

15. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

The mountain laurel belongs to the Ericaceae (blueberry) family, a tiny tree or shrub with large leaves. It can be found in various settings, including open, rocky, or sandy woods, meadows, mountain slopes, acidic forests, and woodland margins. It is a native of eastern North America.

Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel
Hardiness Zones:4a to 9a
Toxicity:Highly poisonous
Grown In:Coastal and garden beds
Attracts:Butterflies and hummingbirds
Dimensions:(H) 4 to 15 feet
(W) 4 to 8 feet
Flower Colors:Pink, purple, lavender, white

16. Orange Bells (Tecoma alata)

Orange Bells is an evergreen shrub with broad leaves and clusters of vibrant orange trumpet-shaped blooms. The blooms bloom continuously from late April until the first frost in warmer climates.

Tecoma alata
Tecoma alata
Hardiness Zones:8b to 11a
Grown In:Container, on patios, or rock walls
Attracts:Butterflies and hummingbirds
Dimensions:(H) 10 to 15 feet;
(W) 8 to 10 feet
Flower Colors:Orange

17. Petunia (Petunia x hybrida)

One of the most well-liked bedding plants is the annual petunia, a nightshade family member that blooms consistently from the beginning of summer until the first frost. The germination temperature for seeds is between 72 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Petunia x hybrida
Petunia x hybrida

However, many people buy plants from nearby nurseries in six-packs. Before transplanting, pinch the backs of plants you’ve bought to keep them bushy.

Hardiness Zones:10a to 11b
Grown In:Containers, in hanging baskets, on patios, or as poolscapes – can be grown as a houseplant
Attracts:Butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators
Dimensions:(H) 6 to 18 inches
(W) 18 to 36 inches
Flower Colors:Variegated, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white

18. Snake Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris)

A perennial bulb called Fritillaria meleagris thrives in settings of dappled sunshine. Bell-shaped blossoms measuring 2″ long are its gorgeous, delicate flowers.

Snake Head Fritillary
Snake Head Fritillary
Hardiness Zones:3a to 8a
Grown In:Anywhere outdoors
Resistant to:Deer, diseases, pests, and rabbits
Dimensions:(H) 8 to 12 inches
(W) 6 to 9 inches
Flower Colors:Various cultivars, but original colors included white and lavender

19. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)

Small milk-white flowers are produced by the perennial snowdrop, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. Its common name refers to the period from late winter to early spring when the plant blooms and snow is a possibility.

Snowdrops
Snowdrops

Plant snowdrops where they will have space to expand naturally, such as in a naturalized area or a woodland garden beneath deciduous trees or shrubs. Snowdrops are easily invasive by self-seeding and bulb offsets that create new clusters.

Hardiness Zones:3a to 9b
Toxicity:Low
Grown In:Indoor containers, walkways, and woodlands
Attracts:Bees
Dimensions:(H) 4 to 10 inches
(W) 3 to 6 inches
Flower Colors:White or green

20. Torenia Verigo (Torenia fournieri)

Torenia Vertigo is a brand new F1 Torenia ideal for both containers and the landscape. AAS Judges were impressed with the number of flowers on each plant and the vibrant non-fading blue petals that contrast beautifully with the sky blue and yellow centers. This torenia performed exceptionally well in warmer climates such as in the Mountain/Southwest and Florida. AAS Winner 2022

Torenia Verigo
Torenia Verigo
Grown In:Containers, indoors, or as borders
Attracts:Bees
Dimensions:(H) 6 to 18 inches
(W) 6 to 8 inches
Flower Colors:Blue, lavender, white

In Closing

So there’s my list of 20 plants with bell-shaped flowers. Some are shrubs; others are flowers that can be grown from seed, bulbs, dividing, or simply purchased. The opportunity is yours to add stunning effects to your garden using bell-shaped flowers.

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