Species bellflower
Blue-white flowers with cream stigmas, green stems, and green leaves.

bellflower

Campanula incurva

The bellflower (Campanula incurva) is a sight to behold. Its nodding flowers arrive from early summer to fall, with vibrant bell-shaped blooms in shades of mauve, blue, white, and lavender. Its drought tolerant foliage with fan-shaped leaves is leathery and evergreen. Its adaptability to growing in sun or partial shade makes it a dependable addition to any garden. It grows best in rocky or sandy soils, and has a knack for self-seeding, making it a low-maintenance beauty. Plant it in groups for a strikingly lovely show of color. The bellflower is more than just a show-stopper - it’s an amazing work of beauty.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 9

Flowers:

Pale lilac-blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water regularly for Bellflower. This perennial plant should be watered when the soil is starting to feel dry to the touch; about 1 inch (3 cm) down. If planted in a container, water when the soil surface appears dry. In general, water only when the top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil is dry. This plant will benefit from an occasional deep soaking during dry periods. Avoid overwatering as this can cause the plants to rot.

sunlight

Bellflower is a perennial plant species that grows best in sunny conditions. An ideal amount of sunlight for bellflower is 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. That said, partial shade or morning sun with afternoon shade is also beneficial. To protect the plant from excessive heat, it's important to provide shade for bellflower during times of extreme heat in the middle of the day. Doing so will help to keep the plant from going into stress and from drying out. Additionally, providing bellflower with some afternoon shade will also help to protect the blooms from fading in the heat of the day.

pruning

Bellflower (Campanula incurva) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring. Pruning encourages new growth and flower production. Start by removing any dead, damaged, diseased, or crossing branches. This will help promote air circulation and healthy growth. Remove any flowers that were missed during the season and any spent flower stalks to reduce potential disease. Lightly prune the remaining stems to shape the plant. This will ensure bushier growth and fuller flowers next season. Make sure to leave a few inches for new growth to form. Finally, you can cut back any overlong stems to a desired length.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Campanula incurva typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Campanula incurva typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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