Product Description
Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Peach-leaved Bellflower, willow bell.
Zones 3 to 7 (8).
Full Sun to Part Shade.
Plants reach 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide;
Rosette-forming, upright, glabrous herbaceous perennial.
Growth rate: Moderate, semi-evergreen spreads both by self-seeding and offsets.
Tall, upright stems bear loose racemes of small, double, deep blue flowers with a silver gloss. Starts blooming in early summer and continues thru late summer if deadheaded. A strongly upright habit; clumps increase in size by producing shoots which arise from the base of the plant. Forms rosettes of dark green, narrowly lance-shaped, evergreen basal leaves. One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow.
This group of Campanula is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil; but grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers, as it is generally intolerant of the extreme heat. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade.
Cut plants back hard, to basal rosettes, after flowering to keep them more compact and help prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms. Propagate by seed, division, or cuttings.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, mass planting in lightly shaded woodland areas can be left alone to naturalize. Attracts hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
