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Dalmation Bellflower

Campanula Portenschlagiana

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Overview

The Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana) is a perennial ground cover that reaches 6 to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 20 inches wide. Renowned for its violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers, it blooms from late spring to early fall. The heart-shaped foliage remains evergreen in milder climates. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, prefers partial to full sun, and requires well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens and borders.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — the Dalmatian Bellflower creates a lush mat of foliage; campanula portenschlagiana prefers well-drained

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Campanulaceae

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Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — it is generally resistant to most pests and diseases
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — creating a lively and ecologically beneficial element to the landscape
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, prefers partial to full sun, and requires well-drained soil
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — perennial for half
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — creating a lively and ecologically beneficial element to the landscape; it thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — with its cascading blooms ideal for softening hard edges and bringing a touch of the wild
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Campanula Portenschlagiana
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