Campanula barbata ‘Bearded Bellflower’ Framed Vintage Floral Botanical Print

Presenting an original vintage botanical print by Elsa M. Felsko, renowned for lifelike depictions of flowers and plants, capturing the intricate beauty of nature with remarkable precision. Each print is professionally framed in an elegant gold frame and floated on a lush green mat.

Print size: 9.5 x 6.5 in (24 x 16.5 cm)

Frame size: 18 x 15 in (45 x 38 cm)

The Bearded Bellflower, or Campanula barbata, is a charming perennial that brings a touch of natural beauty to any setting. Standing at a modest height of 20–30 centimeters (7.9–11.8 inches), this plant features a compact rosette of grayish-green lanceolate leaves with dentate margins, providing a simple yet captivating backdrop for its delightful blooms.

From June to August, be enchanted by the nodding racemes of pale blue to deep blue bell-shaped flowers, each adorned with a soft, “bearded” interior. Native to Norway, France, Italy, and Central Europe, this plant thrives in mountainous regions at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 2,600 meters (3,600 to 8,500 feet) above sea level.

Found in picturesque locations such as the Polish Alps and the Italian Dolomites, the bearded bellflower prefers limestone-rich soils, adding to its rustic charm. Its flower stems, reaching heights of 10-25 cm, boast clusters of delicate lavender-blue bells with subtly hairy margins, offering a whimsical touch to its graceful appearance. Additionally, this charming bloom comes in variations of white or deep violet-blue, providing versatility for your botanical display. These delicate blooms bring a sense of tranquility and wonder to any space.

Felsko’s dedication to both artistic excellence and scientific accuracy makes her work coveted by botanical enthusiasts, interior decorators, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with the beauty of nature. Each print measures approximately 24 x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6.5 in), and is framed with generous matting adding depth and dimension to the artwork. with an overall frame size of 18 x 15 inches (approximately 45 x 38 cm.)

Elsa Maria Felsko-Schülke (1908 Berlin – 1987 Berlin) was a famed German flower painter and botanist. She studied graphics and design at the Textile School in Berlin, and studied botanical illustration at the University of Göttingen under the botanist Robert Pilger. She initially worked as a botanical illustrator at the University of Göttingen and later for Robert Pilger at the Botanical Museum in Berlin-Dahlem.

This is an original vintage print, not a copy or reproduction. Please note all sales are final!