Italian bellflower
Also known as: falling stars; Ligurian harebell; star bellflower; Jerusalem star; star of Bethlehem
A trailing perennial to 20cm in height, with small, heart-shaped leaves and starry light blue flowers 3.5cm across in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Italian bellflower (Campanula isophylla)
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Italian bellflower
Distribution map
Northern Italy
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Italian bellflower
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Italian bellflower care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with free drainage
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with free drainage
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed during active growth season
Pruning
PruningCut dead stems to the base before winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings taken in early spring, root with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingA tender perennial and so ideal for a hanging basket or a container that is kept outside in summer and brought undercover when frosts are likely. Apply a balanced liquid feed every month during growing season; in winter keep compost moist. In frost-free a
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
Pests
Damaged by slugs and snails outdoors, also aphids, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
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