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How to Grow Bellflower
Perennial Bellflowers got their name for the beautiful clusters of bell-shaped flowers they produce in early summer. The stalks produce up to a dozen purple-blue flowers. These easy to grow plants bloom in early July, and continue to bloom up to the first frost. They are a member of the Campanula flower family. Belflowers are hardy perennials, growing up 24" - 30". They begin to bloom in the second year. They are at home in rock gardens, and in a variety of garden landscapes.
Propagation: Bellflower are grown from seed. Directly seed Bellflower into your flower garden after the soil has begun to warm in the spring. Bellflowers can be started indoors in seed trays 4 - 6 weeks before the last frost in your area. Seeds take two to three weeks to germinate. When starting indoors, a germination mat is very useful.
How to Grow Bellflowers: Grow Bellflower in full sun, and a rich, well drained soil. Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/8" soil. Space seeds or seedlings 12-18" apart. They are tolerant of dry soil conditions. Water them during extended dry periods. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season. Once your Bellflower are established, they will grow well and bloom until frost. As a hardy perennial, they can survive light frosts.
Insect and Disease: Bellflower are seldom bothered by major insect or disease problems. If problems occur, treat with insecticides, repellents, or fungicide as needed.
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