Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' (Bellflower)
Bellflower 'Birch Hybrid', 'Birch Hybrid Bellflower
An incredibly eye-catching Bellflower, Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' is a vigorous, low-growing, evergreen perennial with masses of erect, violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers from early summer to early fall. They rise above a trailing mound of small, fresh green leaves. Well-behaved, this charming Bellflower is perfect for rock gardens, cascading over walls or containers. It will grow in crevices of a wall with a wonderful effect. Great groundcover too!
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 8-12 in. across (20-30 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates.
- Ideal as groundcover, for garden edging, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers.
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Removing spent flowers will increase the flowering time.
- Propagate by seed or basal cuttings. Divide every two years, in spring or fall.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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