Harebell

Harebell Care

Campanula rotundifolia

What is the plant

Edible and gorgeous, decorate your garden with its bell-shaped flowers. Don’t let looks fool you; this is not a dainty, delicate plant!

Also known as Scottish Bluebell, this wildflower is common around Europe and Asia. Its natural habitats are usually dry environments, like hills, slopes, dunes, and windy coasts, and it can usually be spotted in the wild between July and September.
Its lilac-blue bell-shaped flowers and slender stems make its identification easy. Its characteristic foliage begins round at the base of the stem and gets progressively narrower and slender as they move up towards the flowers. Some pale pink and white flowers may occasionally occur. It has paper-like petals, and despite its delicate looks, it’s actually a sturdy and resilient plant. This edible greenie grows between 6-16 inches (15-40 cm).

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

18°C - 25°C

hardiness zone

2 - 7

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant is drought-resistant and doesn’t tolerate damp conditions but enjoys moderate moisture levels. To mimic most wildflowers’ preferred watering method, water slowly, allowing the water to go all the way into the soil and to the bottom of the container. Don’t water too frequently.
Pruning
No need to prune, as it doesn’t grow tall. You can cut flowers’ heads, as it encourages blooming.
Fertilizer
Accustomed to a lack of nutrients from their natural habitats, Harebells can survive without little to no fertilization. However, it can be done once at the beginning of spring and again in mid-summer.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Harebell loves full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Well-drained, light, and sandy soils are ideal.
Propagation
It can be propagated by division, although the best, most advised method is by seed in spring and fall.

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Temperature
It prefers cooler temperatures, ideally between 61-64 ºF (16-18ºC). It can survive up to 79 ºF (26 ºC) if adequately watered, but anything above is not advised.
Container
Make sure the container has drainage holes to prevent root rot.
Fun fact
In the language of flowers, Campanula rotundifolia is a symbol of childhood, grief, and humility. When it appears in dreams, it’s known for symbolizing true love.