Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine'

Browallia

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Common Name:

Browallia

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Description

Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine' is gorgeous for both its foliage and for its blooms. This is a great plant for partial shade mixed containers or hanging baskets. It is a perennial, but is normally grown as an annual if used in the landscape. It reaches its full size quite quickly and loads up with its purple / blue flowers all summer long.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Blooming

Well known for their deep blue flowers, but they can also come in white. Blooms best in warm shade.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Growth

Upright, bushy annuals and subshrubby perennials. Does best with partial shade. Make sure to provide good ventilation if growing under glass. In less hardy areas, grow Browallia as a container plant in a greenhouse or house. In tropical areas, Browallia works well in a border, or as a container plant.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Planting

Sow seeds in early spring for summer bloom. In warmer climates, the seeds can be sown in the fall for winter color.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Pest

Aphids and whiteflies cause problems. Fungal leaf spots and tomato spotted wilt virus occur.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Interesting facts

Impressed with Bishop Browall, Linnaeus named Browallia elata after him, elata meaning to exalt. However, after his opinion of Browall changed, he renamed the species Browallia demissa.

Browallia (Browallia speciosa major 'Bell Marine') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Does best in fertile, well-drained soil. During the growing period, water moderately, keep just moist in winter.