Campanula, Bellflower 'Pink Octopus'

Campanula

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pale Pink
Pink
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Groundcovers
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Auburn, California

Denver, Colorado

Marietta, Georgia

Twin Falls, Idaho(2 reports)

Des Plaines, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Fallston, Maryland

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Leeds, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

East Tawas, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

Columbus, Ohio

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

Jacksonville, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Port Townsend, Washington(2 reports)

Middleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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J
Cambridge, MA | July 2015 | positive

I obtained small plants from a local garden club plant sale. No blooms first spring, but after one year to settle in, I now have many fl...Read More

E
North Auburn, CA | March 2013 | positive

Grows fine in Auburn Ca Zone7-8 ish-(we are hot and dry most of the summer, it got watered one to 2x a week) grew in all light-haven't tr...Read More

B
Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4a) | August 2009 | positive

very easy plant to grow and maintain. i dug up several new growths of it and placed them in various sites (sun, part-shade, front yard a...Read More

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H
Columbus, OH | April 2009 | positive

quite interesting bloom. aggressive but seems to be easily controlled (plants are easily pulled out and shared or composted). I bought a...Read More

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