Adriatic bellflower (Campanula garganica)

Adriatic bellflower

Cultivars include 'Dickson's Gold', with gold-coloured foliage, and 'W.H. Paine', with white-centred, lilac coloured flowers. The latter has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Scientific classification

Species

Adriatic bellflower (Campanula garganica)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Summer

Bloom Time

10 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Green, Yellow

Leaf Color

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Cultivars

There are several recognized cultivars of Adriatic bellflower, including the following common varieties :

Adriatic bellflower 'Dickson's Gold'Adriatic bellflower 'W.H. Paine'

Care Guide for Adriatic bellflower

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Adriatic bellflower, native to Mediterranean rocky outcrops, thrives with moderate moisture and brief dry spells. Water weekly for optimal growth. As an evergreen, it requires consistent soil moisture for year-round foliage, making it suitable for rock gardens or ground cover.

Fertilize: For optimal growth, fertilize adriatic bellflower bi-weekly in spring and summer, monthly in fall, and not at all in winter. Always water adriatic bellflower before and after fertilization to protect roots. This regimen enhances vigor and flowering quality, ensuring adriatic bellflower's health throughout its growth cycle.

Pruning: Adriatic bellflower is a low-growing perennial with vibrant bell-shaped flowers. Prune in early spring to encourage growth and maintain shape, trimming spent blooms to promote flowering. Careful pruning enhances airflow, reducing disease risk, but avoid over-pruning to prevent stress for a healthy adriatic bellflower.

Propagation: The adriatic bellflower can be propagated by division, seeds, or basal cuttings. Division, recommended every five years, involves dividing the roots in spring and replanting in nutrient-rich soil. Seeds should be sown in spring post-frost, covered with mulch, taking 4-8 weeks to germinate, requiring cold treatment before planting.

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