Campanula (P)
Campanula carpatica
Perennial - Zones 3-8
Start inside 8-10 weeks before planting out. Sow on surface, provide light, warmth (21°C) and moisture. Should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant outside in early spring, into full sun or part shade, 12" apart. Shade is preferable if your summers are very hot. Enjoys limed soil, constant moisture, and deadheading. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Campanula lactiflora (Dwarf Pink)
Perennial - Zones 5-9
First Year Flowering Perennial. Campanula has very small seed so care with sowing is essential. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. It is not necessary to cover the seed. Propagate at 15 to 18°C. Germination should take place in 2 to 3 weeks. Campanula seedlings can be slow to develop so ensure that they are not over watered. Maintain a temperature of 15°C after germination until seedlings are established. Shade seedlings slightly from direct sunlight to prevent scorching. Plant out after last frost date 90 cm (35") apart. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring.
