Spring Bell White, also known as Bellflower, is a cultivar of the perennial flower commonly native to Eurasia. European folklore says fairies made homes in the blossoms of this whimsical flower. This plant offers a mounded trailing habit of 8-12" tall and wide, with attractive white flowers from late spring to fall. Perennial in zone 5-9, Bellflower flourishes in full or partial sun with regular water, attracting pollinators. This compact variety is well-suited to mixed containers, rock gardens, landscape borders, or use as a groundcover. Create an attractive cottage garden by pairing this plant with Geranium, Heuchera, Daylily, and Echinacea.
Spring Bell White Selling Tips
Sell Spring Bell White to customers looking for a low-maintenance perennial to add to a mixed container or border. Spring Bell offers many benefits, from a mounded trailing habit and prolific flowers to attracting pollinators and flourishing in full or partial sun. This plant is perennial in zone 5-9, blooming from spring through fall. Its compact size makes it well-suited to mixed containers, landscape borders, and rock gardens. Add whimsy and unique white Campanula blossoms to a window box or hanging basket from spring through fall. For a more vigorous variety, try Cariboo Forte Blue.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10-12" apart in well-drained soil in full or partial sun.
2. Deadhead blooms to encourage continuous flowering through summer.
3. Water regularly, especially in dry weather.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Spring Bell White, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, EC of 1.5-2.1 SME or 2.3-3.2 PourThru, light feed (125-175 ppm N), and temperatures of 74-76 daytime and 64-66 nighttime. This plant doesn't require pinching. Use B-Nine if needed. This plant requires 14-hour days at 4,000-6,000 fc after 4-5 weeks of bulking in days under 12 hours. You may see aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. This plant can be prone to powdery mildew.
Flowering
White flowers bloom from spring through fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base of each plant.
Height Control
Use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500-5,000 ppm if needed.
Pests
You may see thrips, whiteflies, and spider mites.
Disease
Powdery mildew may affect this plant. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse and space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around each plant. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Spring Bell White Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Campanula Spring Bell White Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 7-8 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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| Color | White |
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| Habit | Mounding, Trailing |
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| Height | 8-12 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 64 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 5-9 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | yes |
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