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Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue

Scientific Name: Campanula portenschlagiana 'Ptdb141301'

Also Known As

  • Ambella Dark Blue Wall Bellflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue plant details

Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue produces masses of starry, bell-shaped, royal violet flowers so dense you can barely see the foliage from spring until fall. The mounds of evergreen foliage and copious flower are sturdy and compact but trail nicely for use in hanging baskets, containers, or as a groundcover. Shear hard to refresh clumps if they become leggy.

Gardening facts about Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue plant

How to Grow Campanula portenschlagiana Ambella Dark Blue

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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