What are the soil and light requirements for Campanula trachelium?
Nettle-leaved Bellflower prefers well-drained soil and thrives in partial shade to full sun conditions.
Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) is a striking perennial with rough, nettle-like leaves and upright spikes of deep blue, bell-shaped flowers.
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Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist
Soil
Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Temperature
Hardy perennial
Fertilizer
Moderate
Partial shade to full sun
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun. Can tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist.
Keep soil consistently moist
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Hardy perennial
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Tolerates frost.
Moderate
Feed in spring with balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.4-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Yes
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite
Flower Size
3-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Non-toxic