Campanula poscharskyana Serbian Bellflower
Why the Campanula poscharskyana Serbian bellflower does not hold a more prominent spot in garden shops is beyond me. But we know trends come and go, and the delightful Serbian bellflower will come back to reign a prized place in your garden. The are low maintenance and perfect for rockeries and container gardening. Here are easy tips on where to plant and how to grow the Serbian bellflower in your garden.
The Serbian bellflower’s star-shaped blossoms come in a variety of blue, purple and white hues. A member of the Campanula family, the Serbian bellflower is an evergreen perennial and one of the easiest to grow in containers. With its trailing, low-growing habit, it is beautiful in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It is easy spreading and looks heavenly, cascading down a rock wall. As its name implies, the Serbian bellflower is native to the Balkans.
For over a decade, our Serbian bellflower has been blooming a stream of white blossoms in spring, early summer and sometimes again in fall. Even in winter, during mild days, a few flowers would emerge. It is a treasure in our garden – set against a blue pot allows its starry flowers to pop from its green foliage. Such a pleasing sight. If you get Serbian bellflower for your garden, you will not be disappointed.
Serbian Bellflower At A Glance
Type: Perennial / Semi-evergreen
Location: Sun to part-shade
Blooming season: Spring / Summer
Height and spread: 15 cm x 60 cm (6 x 24 in)
Plant Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Coldest temperature hardiness: -29°C to -23°C (-20°F to -10°F)
Where To Plant And How to Grow Serbian Bellflower
The hardy Serbian bellflower is easy to grow and can be planted in spring or summer. It thrives being in a sunny to part shady location with fertile, moist yet well-drained soil. Foliage is evergreen for the most part, but in colder regions, the foliage dies back. In our area, Victoria BC, it remains green all year round.
While non-invasive, keep in mind the rhizomes can spread quickly in the right conditions. During the hot months, your Serbian bellflower will need regular weekly watering, perhaps more frequent in the first growing season until it is established.
To manage the shape and size, the Serbian bellflower takes pruning well.
Virtually pest- and disease-free, but if spider mites and aphids take up residence, then simply use a homemade or commercial soap spray to control these little pests. Happy to add, rabbit and deer resistant too.
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