Campanula portenschlagiana - Wall bellflower

Campanula portenschlagiana, known as the wall bellflower, is a persistent herbaceous plant from the family of bell flower plants (Campanulaceae). Originally from the rocky regions of Dalmatia in today's Croatia, she has established herself as a popular ornamental plant in gardens worldwide thanks to her aesthetic and robust properties.

Morphology and appearance

Campanula portenschlagiana is a low -growing upholstery -forming perennial with a maximum growth height of 10 to 20 centimeters. It spreads carpet -like and forms dense mats from drives that can grow on both floor surfaces as well as on walls or in joints. The shoots are thin, lower to slightly upright and branch off strongly.

The leaves of the wall bellflower are small, heart-shaped to rounded and slightly serrated. They are alternately arranged, have a green color and a smooth surface. The leaves play an important role in storing nutrients and water to support the plant in barren and dry habitats.

The flowers are the most striking characteristic of Campanula portenschlagiana. They appear in large numbers from June to August. The flowers are bell -shaped, about 2 to 3 centimeters tall and have a bright violet to bluish color. The five overgrown crown leaves form the typical bell shape, while the base of the flower is narrowed into a short flower stem. The flowers are individually or in small groups in the leaf axes of the shoots.

Distribution and habitat

Campanula portenschlagiana comes from the limestone regions of Dalmatia, where it grows on stony, well -drained soils. It is adapted to dry, nutrient -poor locations and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. Her ability to thrive in rock columns and slopes makes it a pioneering plant in difficult habitats.

In the cultivation, the plant is widely used as an ornamental plant in stone gardens, dry stone walls and hanging baskets. It is a frosthart and is suitable for moderate climate zones, where it is valued by its bloom and easy -care nature.

Ecological importance

Campanula portenschlagiana is an important nectar source for pollinators such as bees, bumblebees and butterflies. The rich and long -lasting heyday makes it a valuable plant in natural gardens. In addition, the plant contributes to the stabilization of floors and walls by finding holding with its roots in columns and joints.

Care and cultivation

The wall bellflower is an undemanding plant that prefers well-permeable, calcareous soils. It thrives both in full sun and in partial shades and requires only a little water because it tolerates drought well. A regular pruning after flowering promotes a second flowering phase and keeps the plant compact.

Campanula portenschlagiana is often increased by division or cuttings, since it can also sow itself independently under ideal conditions. It is resistant to most pests and diseases, which further increases its popularity in garden culture.

Overall, Campanula portenschlagiana is a prime example of a robust and aesthetically appealing plant, which offers varied possible uses in both natural and cultivated environments.