Campanula punctata 'Plum Wine' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Bellflower-Spotted |
- Large, bell-shaped, light pink flowers are produced atop tall stems
- Blooms from early through late summer if spent flower stems are removed
- An excellent cut flower
- Large, serrated leaves held on maroon petioles are olive green with a thin silver overlay on top and burgundy below
- Forms a low, compact, slowly spreading mound; also a good selection for containers
- Propagate by division in the spring
- This variety reportedly performs well in the south
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
15 Inches
Spread:
20-30 Inches
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
A member of
GROUP 1:
This group of Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained.
Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade. Taller varieties may require staking.
Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact and will help to prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms.