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Culture method of Mediterranean Blue Campanula

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-24 12:30:11
This kind of flower belongs to Liliaceae. Its inflorescence is also relatively large, the bulb is also large, the diameter is about 6 to 7 cm. The leaves are basic, lanceolate, lying on the ground in the shape of lotus, and will gradually stand up after flowering. The small flowers are generally more than 50, forming a big blue purple flower ball at the top of the flower stem. Usually in the sun or

1. Reproduction method

Generally, the breeding is to divide the ball or sow, which is more suitable for autumn. Its bulbs are similar to those of hyacinth. Its roots and buds have been growing in the soil since autumn. When it's very cold, they should be stopped temporarily. When the climate warms in spring or the ground just thaws, it will continue to grow rapidly and reach the time of flowering. When it enters summer, the temperature will start to rise, and the growth will gradually slow down and enter the period of dormancy. The dormant bulb can be left in the field or pot, or its bulb can be dug up and stored in the room for dormancy. In autumn, it can be divided and sown again. Of course, sowing is also in autumn. After sowing, it needs to be cultivated for 3 to 4 years before flowering.

Mediterranean Blue Bell

2. Basic maintenance

It generally prefers cold and cold places, and is especially cold resistant, so it can grow well in sunny or semi cloudy places. It is also very humid and drought resistant, and the watering is not very strict at ordinary times. In addition, it has certain requirements for soil quality, so it is better to choose some loose and fertile sandy soil when selecting soil. This is conducive to its drainage, air permeability will be better

Mediterranean Blue Bell

3. Warm tips

If you want to use it as a potted plant, be sure to make use of the fuller and fatter bulbs. Generally, about 20 cm diameter flowerpots can be used, each pot can plant 2 to 3 balls. When potting, the depth can't be the same as that of the ground. Just make the top of the ball level with the soil. If planted too deep, the roots will not be able to extend. It is also better to put some base fertilizer in the basin. After autumn planting, we should bury the pot in the soil, so that it can take root more easily and the management is very simple.

Beautiful blue bell flowers.

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