Common Name | Bellflower |
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Family | Campanulaceae |
Genus | Campanula |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July |
Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Much shorter compared to 'Kent Belle' another Campanula with huge bells of deep blue. |
Landscape Value | Mass, middle of the border, cottage garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 22" / 24" / 30" |
Soil (Garden) | Requires excellent drainage with a lean, gritty, mineral type soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor |
Comments | An excellent groundcover, 'Sarastro' provides a bold river of blue where ever planted. |
Campanula ‘Sarastro’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Compact habit with long blooming and reblooming large, deep blue bells. Though its purported to be a hybrid between C. punctata and C. trachelium, its not a runner, but a moderate spreader and is a wonderful addition to the garden.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 22″ / 24″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly to moderately between waterings. |
EC | 2.0 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |