Campanula tommasiniana

Campanula tommasiniana, known as the Croatian bellflower or Tommasini bell flower, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to the alpine regions of Croatia.[1][2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.[1]

Campanula tommasiniana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Campanula
Species:
C. tommasiniana
Binomial name
Campanula tommasiniana
K.Koch

Etymology

The name "tommasiniana" refers to Muzio Giuseppe Spirito de Tommasini, a botanist who is renowned for his work on Dalmatian flora.[2]

Description

This plant is a compact, and forms in clumps up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall.[3][1]

Their dark-green leaves are said to be narrow, toothed and lance-shaped. Their flowers are bell-shaped and violet and can grow up to 2 cm (0.79 in) in length.[1][3]

Cultivation

They prefer to grow in loam, moist and well-drained soil under direct sunlight. They bloom in the summertime.[4] During spring or summer, they can be propagated with cuttings. They are not suited to be indoor plants.[1][2]

Pests

They may be affect by vine weevils, slugs and snails.[1]

References
  1. "Campanula tommasiniana | Tommasini bell flower/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  2. "Plant Profile: Croatian Bellflower (Campanula tommasiniana)". www.karensgardentips.com. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  3. Shoot. "Campanula tommasiniana Tommasini bell flower Croatian bellflower Ucka's bellflower Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice". www.shootgardening.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
  4. "PlantFiles: Campanula Species, Croatian Bellflower, Ucka's Bellflower". Dave's Garden. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
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