Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema'
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells
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Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - Description
Elegant spikes of pastel blooms. Flowers have a charming cup and saucer shape. Fine for borders, providing bold masses of color in early summer. succeeds in average garden soil.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - Blooming
Although this plant can survive full sun, the delicate floral colors are better preserved when Bellflowers are grown in shadier spots.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - Growth
Takes full sun exposure in cooler climates well. In warmer climates, they need partial shade. Cover with straw or evergreen branches in fall to protect in areas with severe winters. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - 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.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - 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.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - 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.
Cup And Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'var. calycanthema') - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-drained soil and moderate to regular water.
