Campanula Portenschlagiana Flo

About Campanula Portenschlagiana Flo

The Campanula Portenschlagiana [kam-PAN-yoo-luh] [port-en-shlag-ee-AH-nuh] a long name that is difficult to say. It is one of many bellflower plants.
You shouldn’t confuse this gorgeous plant with the Campanula Medium, also called at times the bellflower or Canterbury Bells.
While both plants belong to the genus Campanula and the family Campanulaceae. Portenschlagiana is a perennial and the Campanula Medium is a biennial.
How To Grow Campanula Portenschlagiana
Size and Growth
These low-growing perennial plants may only reach about 6″ inches in height. They produce thin, delicate stems and leaves. Instead of growing straight up, the foliage tends to grow in a mat-like clump.
If you allow the plant to grow, it can achieve a spread of about 18″ inches.
Portenschlagiana is recommended for USDA hardiness zones 4 -7, allowing the plant to survive in a variety of climates.
Flowering and Fragrance
The Campanula Portenschlagiana is a perennial, with fresh flowers appearing early summer to late summer. If healthy, the flowers may last through September.
The flowers are the most distinct part of the plant. As you can guess from the name, the bellflower produces bell-shaped flowers.
The flowers have no scent. They are purely ornamental and look great. With the dalmatian bellflower, the flowers are typically a deep lavender or purplish-blue color.
Light and Temperature
Plant the bellflower in partial shade to full sun. However, keep in mind – more sunlight requires more watering.
Portenschlagiana survives in a variety of temperatures. It can even survive a winter in freezing regions. However, cover plants with a cold frame if you plan to keep it in the ground.
Watering and Feeding
Bellflowers should receive frequent watering throughout the warmer months and less frequent watering during the colder months.
It prefers moist well-drained soil. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Use a small amount of balanced fertilizer to help feed the plant at the start of the season. By the end of spring, stop fertilizing and simply water it frequently to keep the soil evenly moist.
Soil and Transplanting
The best soil for the bellflower is rich potting soil with good drainage. A special potting mix is not required. A standard potting soil or even garden soil will work.
Plants should not need replanting unless you intend to move it.
As the plant matures, you may be needed divide it every few years.
If you are transplanting, transplant in the early spring. This allows the plant plenty of time to recover from the shock of moving into a new home.
Maintenance and Grooming
Some grooming is needed to keep the plant healthy and blooming throughout the warmer months. When the bloom time is over bloom, remove the withering flowers to allow fresh flowers to bloom.
Many people enjoy cutting the flowers, which last a long time for attractive floral arrangements.
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How to Propagate Bellflower Campanula
Propagate the dalmatian bellflower with seed, cuttings, or division. Dividing the plant simply requires you dividing the roots.