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How to Grow and Care for Chilean bellflower

Chilean bellflower, also known as Copihue, Chilean climbing bellflower, Chilean glory flower, Rosa de la cordillera

Chilean bellflower requires a sheltered, moist, but well-drained environment, thriving in partial shade to replicate its native forest undercanopy habitat. Special care points include maintaining cool root conditions through mulching and consistent watering, and protecting chilean bellflower from strong winds and direct afternoon sun. Its delicate care needs make chilean bellflower a more challenging plant to maintain, particularly for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Chilean bellflower

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Varieties of Chilean bellflower

Chilean bellflower 'Nash Court'

Chilean bellflower 'Nash Court' is very similar in appearance to the parent Chilean bellflower, but it is simply easier to find than the parent outside of its native South America. It is named Chilean bellflower 'Nash Court' after Nash Court, a stately home in Marnhull, Dorset, UK.

Chilean bellflower 'Flesh Pink'

The chilean bellflower 'Flesh Pink' is a medium-sized cultivar of Chilean Bellflower. This variety is named for its delicate pink blooms which make a beautiful complement to the plant's dark green leaves. Gardeners enjoy its ability to grow in shady spots.

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Chilean bellflower is characterized by its vigorous growth, capable of achieving heights and spreads of up to 10 feet (3 meters) with proper support. It possesses leathery evergreen leaves essential for identification. Between late summer and fall, chilean bellflower produces distinctive 4 inch (10 cm) long succulent flowers, primarily watermelon pink with a netted darker red pattern. The plant's fruit, while seed-rich, have a sweet and soft texture comparable to custard. For optimal health, it should not be allowed to dry out and requires soil that is rich, well-drained, and consistently moist.