Campanula poscharskyana (Serbian Bellflower)
Serbian Bellflower, Trailing Bellflower
Campanula portenschlagiana (Serbian Bellflower) is a low-growing, sprawling perennial forming mounds of flaring, star-shaped, pale violet-blue flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm). Blooming freely from late spring to early summer, masses of flowers are borne on spreading stems above a foliage of rounded, mid-green leaves. Semi-evergreen to evergreen in warm winter climates, this Serbian Bellflower is perfect for edging paths or border fronts, cascading over walls or as a ground cover.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 18-24 in. across (45-60 cm). This plant can be invasive as it spreads by underground runners.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for banks and slopes, garden edging, groundcover, cottage gardens, city gardens, rock gardens or containers. Keep it away from delicate plants that could be accidentally smothered.
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Native to Croatia, Bosnia, Herzogovina
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, 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 | 3
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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