Campanula ramosissima Meteora

Half Hardy/Hardy Annual
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• Flowers in : Throughout the summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers, Pot Plants
• Height : 10 inches

Description

A quick and easy-to-grow annual bellflower. The bushy, dwarf plants become covered with distinctly veined, star-shaped, blue flowers, 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across with pretty white centres. Meteora flowers over a long period and makes a truly stunning addition to a sunny border or container. Can also be planted in small pots, making a lovely gift idea.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart when large enough to handle.

Alternatively, sow seed early in the year onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and place at a temperature of 15-21C (60-70F). Lightly cover the seed with a sprinkling of vermiculite. Germination will usually take 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare

Flowers throughout summer with some light deadheading.