Campanula — 22 species
Botanical species in the genus Campanula recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Campanula alliariifolia
Campanula alliariifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula alliariifolia is fairly hardy-hardy, tolerating winter temperatures falling to at least -15°c. Succeeds in any well-drained fertile soil, but prefers a moist well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in full sun, though it also tolerates partial shade. When grown in exposed and windy positions, plants tend to grow better when in a poor soil.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula carpatica
Campanula carpatica
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula carpatica is very cold tolerant, able to withstand winter temperatures down to at least -2°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in a sunny position though it also tolerates partial shade. A very easy species to grow, it will tolerate almost any soil or situation though it prefers the fullest amount of sun.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula cochleariifolia
Campanula cochleariifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula cochleariifolia is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures that can fall down to at least -10°c, perhaps lower for short periods. A very easily grown plant that succeeds in most situations so long as they are not both hot and dry. In nature, the plant is found in poor soils and rock crevices and, in cultivation, when introduced to the richer conditions of the garden, is apt to spread by means of seeds and a creeping rhizome - indeed some gardeners consider it a pest even though it is beautiful and long-flowering.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula edulis
Campanula edulis
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. There is some doubt as to the validity of this name, the plant is closely related to C. dulcis and to the annual C. strigosa. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula fenestrellata
Campanula fenestrellata
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula fenestrellata is a fairly cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate winter temperatures falling to at least -15°c so long as the soil is very well drained. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in full sun though it also tolerates partial shade. Plants are very drought-tolerant and can be grown on a dry stone wall, they also succeed in poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula garganica
Campanula garganica
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula garganica is fairly cold hardy, able to withstand winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Flowers most freely when growing in full sun with a good supply of chalk or lime in the soil.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula glomerata
Campanula glomerata
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula glomerata is fairly cold hardy, able to withstand winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Succeeds in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula lactiflora
Campanula lactiflora
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula lactiflora is fairly cold hardy, able to withstand winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. Succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Appreciates part day shade when growing in areas with hot summers.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula lasiocarpa
Campanula lasiocarpa
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula lasiocarpa is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -20°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. A rock garden plant, it is difficult to grow in the garden needing a very gritty soil and perfect drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula latifolia
Campanula latifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula latifolia is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -20°c. A very robust plant, capable of succeeding in the wild garden and tolerating considerable neglect. It succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula latiloba
Campanula latiloba
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula latiloba is very cold-hardy, able to tolerate winter temperatures falling to at least -20°c. An easily grown plant that succeeds in almost any soil, it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in full sun though it also tolerates partial shade. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula medium
Campanula medium
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula medium is only somewhat cold tolerant, able to withstand winter temperatures down to around -10 Succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. A very ornamental plant, it is often grown in the flower garden and there are many named varieties. The species in this genus do not often hybridize and so seed can generally be relied upon to come true.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula parryi
Campanula parryi
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula parryi is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -20°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Plants grow and spread freely in any light soil and do well when hanging over a wall.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula persicifolia
Campanula persicifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula persicifolia is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -20°c. Easily grown in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula portenschlagiana
Campanula portenschlagiana
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula portenschlagiana is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil preferring full sun but also succeeding in partial shade. This species prefers a slightly shaded position, especially when growing in hot-summer climates.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula poscharskyana
Campanula poscharskyana
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula poscharskyana is a very cold-hardy species, tolerating winter temperatures falling to at least -20°c. Prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in full sun though it also tolerates partial shade. We have seen plants doing very well on a north-west-facing wall.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula punctata
Campanula punctata
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula punctata is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to around -10 to -15°c. Succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Plants appreciate part-day shade when growing in areas with hot summers.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula pyramidalis
Campanula pyramidalis
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula pyramidalis is not very hardy in the colder regions of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures falling for short periods down to between -5 and -10°c. Succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but very well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil. Plants are impatient of drought and of too much sunshine, growing best in a shady position.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula rapunculoides
Campanula rapunculoides
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula rapunculoides is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to at least -20°c. An easily grown plant succeeding in almost any soil, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. It is slower growing and less spreading when grown in heavier soils.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula rapunculus
Campanula rapunculus
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula rapunculus is fairly cold tolerant, able to withstand winter temperatures falling to least -15°c. An easily cultivated plant, it prefers a moist but well-drained, rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade, though it succeeds in most good soils. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.8 to 7.5.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula rotundifolia
Campanula rotundifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula rotundifolia is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to at least -20°c. A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Succeeds in poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Campanula versicolor
Campanula versicolor
Family: Campanulaceae
Cultivation
Campanula versicolor is not hardy outside the milderr areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures falling for short periods to between -5 and -10°c so long as the soil is very well drained. Plants may require protection in severe winters, though they have proved reliable in Cornwall, southwest England (hardiness zone 8 - 9). Succeeds in most fertile well-drained soils, though it prefers a sunny position in a moist but well-drained rich sandy loam and a neutral or alkaline soil.
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