Species Giesecke's Bellflower
light-blue flowers with green foliage and stems

Giesecke's Bellflower

Campanula gieseckeana

Giesecke's Bellflower (Campanula gieseckeana) is a deciduous perennial native to mountainous areas of Central and Southeast Europe. Features of this lovely plant include star-shaped lavender-colored flowers and stalks up to 12 inches tall. Giesecke's Bellflower also has serrated, deep green foliage with a blue hue. When placed in a sunny spot, the flowers are adored for their long flowering period, from late spring through mid-summer. A low-maintenance plant, Giesecke's Bellflower is a great addition to flower beds, rock gardens, and borders. Soil should be kept well-drained and pH levels neutral.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Yukon Bellflower should be watered regularly, approximately once every 5-7 days. Water deeply, allowing the soil to become nearly saturated and then remain slightly damp until the next watering. Be careful not to overwater as this plant does not like wet roots. In the summer months, when the plant is actively growing, water more frequently if needed, as soil moisture is used up quickly. During the winter months, water just enough to prevent the soil from drying out completely. This species does not tolerate drought conditions well.

sunlight

The Yukon Bellflower (Campanula aurita) is a species of plant native to cold climates, and will do best in full sun to partial shade. It flourishes in areas of direct sunlight for the majority of the day for best flowering results. Planting in full sun with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight will promote flowering and more vigorous growth. In areas with hotter temperatures and more intense light levels, it is best to give some partial shade in the afternoon. If grown in too much shade, the plant is less likely to flower, and can grow leggy.

pruning

Yukon Bellflower (Campanula aurita) is best pruned in the early spring, just after the last frost. Prune back all stems to about 1-third of their length, using a pair of sharp garden shears. Make sure to remove any weak or dead stems as well. Pruning the Yukon bellflower back in the spring will encourage new growth and also improve the overall look and health of the plant. Pruning should be done annually to keep the plants looking their best.

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