Campanula trachelium (Nettle-leaved Bellflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyCampanulaceae
GenusCampanula
Speciestrachelium
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to Denmark and England
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 20
Height0.6m - 0.9m
Spread0.3m - 0.5m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationRoot cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
CultivationRequire regular and even moisture, moist soil and partial shade.
Flower DescriptionPurple bell-shaped flowers.

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