Dwarf Bellflower

Dwarf Bellflower

Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'

Height: 10-15cm (4-6") 

Spread: 20-30cm (8-12")

Care: Plant in average, well-drained soil.

           Water well until established.

Location: Full sun, partial shade 

Hardiness: -34C (-30F) Zones 4-9
Type: Perennial  

This is a new plant to me this year. I have not owned a Bellflower before. My focus right now is more so on perennials than annuals as I love to see them come back every year. So far I am really liking this one!

This is a dwarf selection popular for rock gardens, edging and mixed containers. I also think it would look stunning in hanging baskets. I am very happy with how much it has grown in the sort time since I bougth it. It will flower for many weeks through the summer. Mine started flowering 2 weeks ago and is growing beautifully in a pot on my back deck as seen below. It should be divided every 2 years in fall or spring. I myself like to divide all my plants in early spring to give the roots a change to become well established before frost.



Back in the Garden!

Finally I am back in the garden! It feels so good!
Since my last post in June 2010 I became pregnant with our 3rd child. I had a lot of morning sickness so this cut my gardening season very short last year. Our son was born via c-section in late March there for I had a late start to this season too. But I am recovered and well and here to make the most of the season I have left, with what ever time I can find to do so. Life with 3 children under 5 is wonderfully busy.
I have began a new garden in the front yard that I'm eager to boast about in posts to come. Plus I have bought a few new plants here and there that I am very happy with and want to share. Also I have a few woes in plants that have not been doing so well and I'm fighting to keep alive.
I'll have my next post up with in the week hopefully!