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Giant Bellflower (Campanula latifolia)

Campanula latifolia, the Giant Bellflower, is a robust perennial producing tall spikes of large, bell-shaped blue-purple flowers in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam or sandy soil.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates full sun if soil moisture is adequate.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently during dry spells.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam or sandy soil.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Top-dress with compost or use a liquid feed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-1.5 m

Spread

0.5-0.75 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Toothed, ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Drymocodon latifolium (L.) Fourr.
Trachelioides latifolia (L.) Opiz
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyCampanulaceae
  • genusCampanula
  • speciesCampanula latifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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