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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000262
11/12/99

Campanula carpatica--Carpathian Bellflower


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10
Height: 12 in Spacing: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue, white

Comments: Carpathian Bellflower is useful in rock gardens
or at the front of flower beds. It produces blue or white
flowers and grows into a mat. Preferred growing
conditions are semi-shade and a well-drained fertile loam.
In hot climates, keep the root zone cool by mulching. If
grown in sun, more water is needed. Carpathian Bellflower
needs winter protection and may die out in dry weather.

Propagation: Division may be done in spring or fall. Seed
may be planted outdoors in late spring or early summer
with flowering occurring the following year. The seed is
fine and may be hard to handle. Seed planted indoors
germinates in 2 to 3 weeks.

Cultivars:
'Alba' - White flowers
'Blue Clips' - Violet-blue flowers (Vis. 1) produced
through most of the summer.
'China Doll' - Large lavender-blue flowers.
'Jingle Bells' - Flowers in shades of blue, lilac and
white.
'White Clips' - White flowers.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, White Flower Farm
1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999,
Weston Nurseries 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Berryhill
Nurseries 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway
Nurseries 1999.


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