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Campanula persicifolia (32)

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Tray Size: 32
Variety: Blue Bell

A clump‑forming perennial reaching 30 inches tall, with 1-2 inch china‑blue, outward-facing, cup‑shaped blooms atop unbranched stems in early to mid‑summer. Hardy throughout zones 3 to 8, it thrives in full sun to part shade in moist, well‑drained soils; semi‑shade preserves bloom color in the field. Excellent for cutting - flowers stay fresh for up to two weeks; regular harvest and deadheading encourage additional stems and extend the bloom period. This variety is quite sturdy but may require support in windy areas. This is a true perennial alternative to the annual/biennial campanula medium.

Please note that perennial orders must be placed separately from other plug orders. The minimum order is two trays, which may be mixed and matched with all other perennials in this collection. Learn more about our perennial program here. 

About Tray Sizes (please read)

210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.

50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivalent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box. These trays are long and skinny. (Think hotdogs). There are not compatible with 25 cell half trays. Scoop scabiosa, veronica, solidago, gypsophila, hypericum, herbs, some tweedia, and others are grown in the 50 cell tray.

*Chrysanthemums are grown in the same 50 cell half tray as mentioned above, but due to their height, they take up twice as much space. So TWO half trays of mums takes up 2/3 of the box.

25 cell half trays are also half-sized trays, but they are short and square. (Think hamburgers). These are not compatible with 50 cell half trays. Limonium and astrantia are grown in this tray.

Gerberas are also grown in a 25 cell half tray, but are tall that the others, and FOUR of these half trays of gerberas fills a box.

18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.

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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 Campanula Champion Cultural Guide 

North Carolina State Extension: Campanula Medium

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