Campanula trachelium aka Nettle Leaved Bellflower

Taxonomy

Campanula trachelium, commonly known as the nettle-leaved bellflower, is a beautiful Eurasian blue wildflower. Originally native to Denmark and England, it has now spread to southeast Ireland and can be found throughout much of Europe and even into Africa. This upright perennial features nettle-like leaves with jagged teeth and produces stunning racemes of double, violet-blue flowers during the summer months. The Nettle-Leaved Bellflower is a captivating addition to any garden, adding height and interest to beds and borders. While it thrives in alkaline soils typically found in woodland, scrubby grassland, and hedgebanks of Europe, it has also successfully naturalized in parts of North America. This resilient plant grows best in fertile, moist, and well-drained soils, tolerating partial shade to full shade conditions.

Common names

Nettle Leaved Bellflower, Bats In The Belfry, Throatwort

How to care for Nettle Leaved Bellflower

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Nettle Leaved Bellflower due to its easy-going nature.

Water

Nettle Leaved Bellflower should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Nettle Leaved Bellflower loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

Nettle Leaved Bellflower thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Throatwort.

Toxicity

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

Fertilizer

Repotting the Nettle Leaved Bellflower is necessary either when it has doubled in size or once every year, whichever happens first. With fresh potting soil replenished annually, the plant will receive all the necessary nutrients, rendering the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that the source of a plant's energy is the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

The Nettle Leaved Bellflower is a clump-forming species, with new growth originating from the soil surrounding the main plant.


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