Campanula 'Sarastro' (Bellflower)
Bellflower 'Sarastro', 'Sarastro' Bellflower, Campanula hybrida 'Sarastro'
Campanula 'Sarastro' is a clump-forming perennial with elegant spires of large, bell-shaped, drooping flowers in a rich violet-purple shade. Blooming from early to late summer, the flowers are borne on upright leafy stems above a basal rosette of mid-green leaves. Slowly spreading, this eye-catching Bellflower is perfect for rock gardens, cottage gardens and makes an effective ground cover.
- Grows in sturdy clumps, up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm). Stems may need to be staked.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for beds, borders, underplanting shrubs and roses, cottage gardens and containers. Excellent as cut flowers
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also rabbit resistant.
- Cut back after flowering.
- Easily divided in spring or fall.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| 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, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| 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, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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