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Campanula portenschlagiana, commonly known as the Trailing Bellflower, is a charming perennial valued for its profusion of bell-shaped blue flowers and lush green foliage. This low-growing plant is ideal for ground cover, cascading over walls, or filling in borders, providing a stunning display of colour in the garden.
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Abundant Bell-Shaped Flowers: This variety produces numerous cup-shaped, deep blue to purple flowers from late spring to early autumn. The flowers bloom in dense clusters, creating a captivating display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Extended Blooming Season: 'Portenschlagiana' boasts a long flowering period, typically lasting from May to September. This ensures that the garden remains vibrant and colourful throughout the warmer months.
Cascading Growth Habit: With a trailing habit, this campanula grows to about 15-30 cm in height and spreads widely, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover. Its stems gracefully spill over the edges, creating a beautiful cascading effect.
Foliage: The plant features lush, green, lobed leaves that form a dense mat, providing excellent ground cover and helping to suppress weeds. The foliage remains attractive even when not in bloom.
Sun to Partial Shade: Campanula portenschlagiana thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden situations. It performs best in well-drained soil and can tolerate some dryness once established.
Well-Drained Soil: This bellflower prefers moist but well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. It can adapt to a range of soil types, including rocky or sandy soils.
Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and cascading over walls, this plant also works beautifully in containers and hanging baskets. It can be planted in drifts for a stunning effect or used to fill gaps in mixed borders.
Pollinator Friendly: The vibrant flowers are particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, supporting local wildlife and enhancing garden biodiversity.
Low Maintenance: Once established, Campanula portenschlagiana is relatively low maintenance. It requires minimal care, with occasional deadheading to encourage further blooms and some light pruning in spring to remove any dead or damaged growth.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (H7), this perennial can withstand cold winters and is suitable for most areas, thriving in a variety of garden conditions.
Campanula portenschlagiana is a delightful addition to any garden, offering a stunning display of blue flowers and lush foliage. Its versatility, low maintenance needs, and ability to attract pollinators make it a favourite among gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces with charm and colour.
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This plant is a herbaceous perennial. Herbaceous perennials die back below ground level each autumn, then fresh new growth will appear in the spring. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
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