Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana ‘Stella’)

Serbian Bellflower

Features and Characteristics

Campanula poscharskyana, commonly called Serbian bellflower, is a prostrate, sprawling perennial which typically forms a low, mounding ground cover to 4-6″ tall (less frequently to 12″). Campanulate, lilac-blue flowers with flaring, star-shaped lobes (to 1″ wide) appear in loose panicles along the stems in late spring. Long-stalked, oval-rounded to cordate, medium green leaves (to 5″). Native to the northern Balkans, including, as the common name suggests, Serbia.

Genus name comes from the Latin campana meaning bell in reference to the bell-shaped flowers.

Specific epithet honors Gustav Adolf Poscharsky (1832-191- , head gardener in Dresden, Germany.

‘Stella’ has blue-violet flowers that open to reveal a white center.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers part shade in hot summer climates. Performs best with regular moisture. Does not do well in climates where nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 70°F. Spreads quickly from root crowns by prostrate stems, but is generally easily controlled since stems can be easily trimmed to control growth. May be grown from seed. Clumps may be divided in spring. Foliage is semi-evergreen to evergreen in warm winter climates.

Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana ‘Stella’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	3 - 8
Sun light	Full Sun To Part Shade
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Snails and slugs are occasional visitors.

Uses

Rock gardens. Sprawl over walls or along banks. Edging for paths or border fronts.

Serbian Bellflower (Campanula Poscharskyana ‘Stella’) Details

Common name	Serbian Bellflower
Botanical name	Campanula Poscharskyana 'Stella'
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Campanulaceae
Hardiness zone	3 - 8
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Deep Blue
Flowering period	June - August
Height	0.50 To 1 Ft.
Width	1 - 1.50 Feet