{"title":"Tropical Campanula","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eGenus: Campanula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bellflower\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Asia, and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eCampanula\u003c\/strong\u003e includes about 300 species of mostly herbaceous perennials, biennials, and annuals, prized for their distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"568\"\u003ebell-shaped, often blue, purple, white, or pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their blooms can be solitary or borne in clusters, typically appearing from late spring to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eLeaves vary from basal rosettes to alternate along the stem, often lance-shaped or ovate with toothed edges. Campanulas range in size from low-growing groundcovers to taller, upright plants reaching over a metre in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eThey thrive in a range of garden settings including borders, rock gardens, and containers. Campanula is appreciated both for ornamental use and its attractiveness to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e; in hotter areas, some afternoon shade helps prolong bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil with moderate fertility is ideal; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season but reduce watering after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eZones 3-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, making many species well suited for Canadian climates including New Brunswick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom and tidy appearance; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eCampanula\u003c\/em\u003e means “little bell” in Latin, describing the characteristic shape of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eSome species, such as \u003cem data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eCampanula carpatica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eCampanula persicifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, are popular in cottage and perennial gardens for their charming, delicate flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eMany campanulas self-seed readily, which can be an advantage or a concern depending on your gardening goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eThey attract beneficial pollinators and can enhance biodiversity in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eCampanulas can be used effectively in cut flower arrangements due to their attractive blooms and stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-campanula.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}