Plug Connection

Campanula Champion II

$89.00
Tray Size: 285
Variety: Deep Blue

The first Campanula that behaves as an annual (although the rest of its species are biennial). People have trouble with this crop because it has a strong day length response. Below 12 hours of daylight it remains vegetative, and above 12 hours it initiates bud, regardless of how established it is. Early planting is recommended to let it establish before natural day length triggers flowering. 

Best results will occur if planted between weeks 40 in the fall and 10 in the spring. Plant under short day conditions.

**We do not guarantee any specific shades will appear in Mix products, as the Mix is created by the seed breeder.  It is possible that Mix will be all one color, or significantly different from pictured colors. If you need specific shades, please order straight colors as opposed to Mix trays.**

Bred by Sakata.

Grown in a 288 tray, billed as a 285

Order 9 or more weeks in advance of desired ship date.

Learn More: Campanula Growing Guide

Order Minimums & Tray Sizes

The minimum Plug Connection order is four total trays (each tray can be a different variety)

A full shipping box contains FOUR 128 cell trays or a combination of 128 and 288 cell trays. 

*If you are only ordering 288 cell trays, then FIVE trays will fill a box. 

Growing Guides

Click here to access our comprehensive growing guides containing everything you need to know about this crop.


Campanula Pink and Blue Flower Long Green Stem Upright Bell flower Farmer Bailey Plugs

 

Common Name Campanula (aka Canterbury Bells, Coventry Bells, Cup and Saucer)
Genus  Campanula 
Species medium
Family

Campanulaceae
Life Cycle 

Biennial, treated as hardy annual.
Format Plugs
Plug Care

Transplant within 1 week of arrival or bump up into a 50 or 72 cell tray if immediate transplanting is not possible.
Netting / Staking 1 layer of support netting.
Temperature Range 25-75F
Spacing 6"
Soil Preference Well drained, generally fertile. 
Day Length Obligate long day.
Pinching

Not recommended, but if smaller stems are preferred, pinch out the initial bloom spike to encourage branches to develop.
When to Plant

Plant in the cool and short days of the year.
Harvesting

Cut when the first flower starts to open on the stem. The remaining buds will open in the vase.
Post Harvest Care Holding solution.
Diseases / Insects None in particular. 
Bailey's Notes

Champion Campanula is a biennial by nature, but has been bred to behave like an annual. It will flower any time days are 12 hours long or longer, which is why you MUST plant them in during the shorter days of the year. This allows them to establish their roots and leaf structure before trying to flower. If you plant them out under long day conditions, they will flower immediately on short stems. For best results plant after Week 40 in the fall, or before Week 10 in the spring. This may require a tunnel in northern climates.
Resources

 Sakata Ornamentals Campanula Champion and Champion Pro Tutorial

North Carolina State Extension: Campanula Medium

*Stay tuned for our in-depth guide*