I picked up a couple of these little cuties, also known as Dalmatian bellflower, in the grocery store the other day. Did you know they are hardy perennials in Calgary? And also very long blooming. They'd make a great hostess gift or Easter decoration, and then later can go out in a sunny garden spot where they'd make a perfect groundcover or edging plant. In fact I think I want more than 2!!
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February 09, 2013
Campanula portenschlagiana
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Oooo. I wish I had popped into Safeway today!
Posted by: Paula H. | February 09, 2013 at 04:23 PM
It is definitely fun buying flowering plants in February!!
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | February 11, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Hi Janice,
Great perennial! I have several of these planted in my garden – they bloomed all summer and well into the fall, even after the early snow and cold. With a bit of snow cover these little guys will remain somewhat evergreen throughout the winter in our zone 3 climate, and they’ll even tolerate dry shade – how’s that for a great garden plant? I was so impressed with this Campanula that it earned a place in my Top 20 of 2012.
Now you’ll just have to wait patiently til you can plant yours out in the garden – seems like such a long way off still doesn’t it?
Happy waiting,
Sue
Posted by: Sue Gaviller | February 11, 2013 at 08:09 PM
Bellflowers are among the most popular of perennials. Its looking just so gorgeous!! The campanula portenschlagiana is a versatile plant that is favored in cottage and rock gardens.
Posted by: youbee | February 12, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Hi Sue,
Thanks for that additional information!! Dry shade?!? Really?!? And how well does it flower in dry shade? Hmmmm... with all my spruce trees I'm always interested in something that will tolerate dry shade!!
I'm definitely in dreaming and scheming mode at this time of year. :-)
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | February 12, 2013 at 12:34 PM
I just love the color of the flower,it create charm after seeing it.I have no knowledge that it is known as Dalmatian bellflower.They are looking so beautiful.
Posted by: coriander seed | March 12, 2013 at 02:49 AM
i was in safeway the other day, saw these, thought of this post you made, abd got one without hesitation. its a beautiful plant and i cant wait to get it outside in the garden at some point :) for now its lighting up the kitchen table
Posted by: Amy | May 10, 2013 at 05:39 PM