Campanula persicifolia Harebell (Campanulaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Campanula persicifolia
Harebell
Evergreen perennial
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The Campanula persicifolia plant species is found in Europe to western and northern Asia. Locally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Campanulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Harebell. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. crystalocalyx.

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Latin Name:  Campanula persicifolia
Common Name:  Harebell
Family:  Campanulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Commons and open woods[13, 17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow spring in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 18°c[138]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Basal cuttings in spring[1]. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Very easy[221], larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer or following spring.

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