Giant Bell (Roella Ciliata) is a perennial shrub in the Campanulaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Roella ciliata is a scrambling or erect shrublet to 500 mm high, with small, stiff, hairy, needle-like leaves that end in a rigid, sharp point. The flowers are lilac-blue or white and are distinctively marked with navy blue to black spots or a band on the petal lobes.

Giant Bell

Giant Bell

Roella Ciliata

Roella ciliata is a scrambling or erect shrublet to 500 mm high, with small, stiff, hairy, needle-like leaves that end in a rigid, sharp point. The flowers are lilac-blue or white and are distinctively marked with navy blue to black spots or a band on the petal lobes.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Giant Bell

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Prune
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Campanulaceae
Genus:Roella