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 4–9

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — Renowned for its violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers, it blooms from late spring to early fall

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Campanulaceae

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Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — The heart-shaped foliage remains evergreen in milder climates; ensuring a long season of visual, image 50

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — perennial with purple blooms; this plant is known for its low maintenance requirements - occasional

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — This vibrant groundcover is native to the Dalmatian mountains in Croatia; it is generally, image 54

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — Ideal for rock gardens and borders; renowned for its violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers, it, image 52

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, prefers partial to full sun, and requires well-drained soil, image 51

Dalmation Bellflower (Campanula Portenschlagiana) — is a charming perennial that offers a profusion of violet-blue; it's ideal for a variety of, image 53

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