Campanula rotundifolia Harebell, Bluebell, English harebell, Scottish bluebell
Plant Needs.... Planting site Hardiness: Hardy in UK/Ireland/Scottish Highlands Zones 3 to 9 (-40C to -1C / -40F to 30F) Border/container: Borders Sun/shade: Likes sun; tolerates part shade Soil type: Any Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Alkaline, Neutral Moisture: Well drained soil Hazardous: No
Plant care Care required: Normal maintenance
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell, Bluebell, English harebell, Scottish bluebell
Description... This is a much loved plant that varies greatly in form. It has pretty, fresh green, rounded leaves. The flowering spikes hold enchanting, pendulous bells in an exquisitely pure shade of blue. They are large and individual in their effect. In the wild, this species is found in dry grassy places such as sand dunes and sometimes in poor sandy soil, yet despite its undoubted toughness, it has a delicate, slightly evanescent quality. It is suitable for planting in the wild garden.
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Campanula rotundifolia
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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