Dalmatian Bellflower
Campanula portenschlagiana
SKU
02236
The best bellflower for trailing over stone walls, filling spaces between stepping stones, and accenting rock gardens. Charming bell-shaped purple flowers nearly hide the mounds of green, toothed foliage during the bloom period, lasting from spring to early summer; may bloom again in the fall. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-PAN-yoo-luh por-TEN-shlag-i-a-na |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly forms dense mat 8 in. tall, 24 in. wide; spreads by rhizomes. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mat |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Grows easily in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Space 2 ft. apart as a groundcover, or closer for faster coverage; control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. Clip spent blooms to promote a longer flowering period. Prune back after flowering for a tidy appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 7
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