Plant Encyclopedia
Campanula (genus)
Japanese name: カンパニュラ
Scientific name: Campanula
[Overview]
An annual to perennial.
The stem is erect or somewhat vine-like.
Biennials and perennials form rosette leaves, and the stem leaves are alternate.
The flowers are bell-shaped and 5-lobed, mostly white to blue-violet.
[Cultivation]
In general it prefers a cool, dry climate and suits sunny, well-drained soil.
Alpine types are grown in well-drained mountain sand or similar, and in summer they are placed in a cool, partially shaded spot.
Propagate from seed, by division, or by stem cuttings.
Details
Names
Japanese: カンパニュラ
Life form
Annual, Perennial
Habit
Terrestrial
Planting (or sowing) season
April, May, September
Leaf shape
Simple leaf (unlobed)
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Flower color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Propagation
Seed, Division, Bud cuttings
Sun exposure
Full sun, Partial shade
Water needs
Moderate
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Ground cover, Rock garden, Potted plant, Flower bed, Cut flowers, Parks and gardens, Container, Balcony, Hanging basket
Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.