Species rampion bellflower
Purple flowers with pointed petals, green sepals,and green stem

rampion bellflower

Campanula rapunculoides

Also Known As - Rampion Bellflower
The Rampion Bellflower is a spectacular sight to behold with its delicate, pastel-hued blossoms. Growing up to 30 centimeters, these annuals produce a plethora of deeply colored blooms which contrast beautifully with their silky green foliage. They create a magical, unique atmosphere, which can make any garden look alive and breathtaking. Plus, they are extremely low-maintenance, thriving with regular watering and occasional fertilizer. Plus, they attract a variety of beneficial insects to your garden, such as bees and butterflies. Finally, these flowers are extremely resilient and can survive even the harshest climates. The Rampion Bellflower is a beautiful, versatile plant that can make any garden look truly special.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Bluish-purple flowers Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Soil:

Clay, Sand, Loam

Fruits:

green,brown,black Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Rampion bellflower should be watered once per week, though amounts of water should vary based on weather conditions and humidity. The soil should be sufficiently moist- not soaked, but not completely dry- and more water should be given during hot and dry spells. During the summer, when temperatures are warm and daylight is plentiful, Rampion bellflower needs more water than during cooler months. About 1 to 1.5 inches of water should be applied at a time.

sunlight

Rampion bellflower, also known as Campanula rapunculoides, thrives best in full sun with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant tends to need the most shade when temperatures are at their warmest, typically when the sun is highest in the sky in mid-day. For this reason, it is ideal to place your rampion bellflower in a spot that receives morning and evening sun, so that it does not need to absorb the peak intensity of the sun. On the few days of the year when temperatures reach extreme heat, your rampion bellflower may benefit from some partial shade in order to protect it from heat stress.

pruning

For pruning rampion bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides), it is best to prune about 1 half to 2-thirds of the foliage back in the spring after flowering is complete. Doing this will ensure all the energy and nutrients the plant needs is focused on the new growth for the season. While pruning, it is important to make sure to only remove weak or dead foliage, as this will help to ensure that the plant is able to bloom in the coming months. To avoid stressing the plant, it is best to avoid cutting off the flower stalks until after they have withered away.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

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

Starts Flowering

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

Harvest Fruit

The Campanula rapunculoides, or rampion bellflower, typically begins to flower in June and can be harvested in July and August.

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