Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold'
Campanula
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Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Description
Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold' is a spectacular new gold leaved Bellflower! The golden leaves of C. garganica 'Dickson's Gold' have saw-tooth edges that are so detailed it looks as if they were each cut out with a pinking shears! Lavender-blue flowers compliment the compact mounds of colorful foliage in midsummer. Can be grown in partial shade, but foliage color will be more chartreuse than gold. Requires good drainage. Drought tolerant once established.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Blooming
Although this plant can survive full sun, the delicate floral colors are better preserved when Bellflowers are grown in shadier spots.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and perennials. Takes full sun exposure in cooler climates well. In warmer climates, they need partial shade. Since there are many members in this genus there are several growth needs.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Planting
Sow Bellflower seeds in spring or early summer. The plants can also be divided during the spring or autumn. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Pest
Snails and slugs have an affinity to Bellflowers. In hot, dry weather spider mites can be a problem. Come autumn, rust may be a problem.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Interesting facts
In Latin, Campanula translates to "little bell", which is so named because of the shapes of the flowers. This is also the reason why the common name for the genus is Bellflower. Flowers are most often bell-shaped, but there are species that have flowers shaped like stars. Many species in the genus Campanula have a white latex in their leaves and stems, which is generally thought to be used as protection from herbivores.
Campanula (Campanula garganica 'Dicksons Gold') - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-drained soil and moderate to regular water.
