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Introduction to Campanula: Getting to Know This Plant

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Campanula is native to the northern part of Eurasia. It has a sturdy, robust form, and its flowers are bell-shaped like wind chimes. The flower colors are varied, bright yet elegantly understated. It is very popular in Europe and is often seen in small courtyards in late spring and early summer.

Other Names for Campanula

Bellflower, tile-tube flower, wind chime flower.

Growing Habits of Campanula

There are about 200 or more species in the genus Campanula, almost all of which grow in the northern temperate zone. China has more than 20 species, most of which grow in the southwestern region, with a few from the north. They are also distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei and other places.

Campanula thrives in environments that are warm in winter and cool in summer, with ample light and good ventilation. It is not heat-tolerant and not cold-tolerant. It prefers deep, fertile, neutral soil with good drainage, and can also grow normally in slightly alkaline soil.

The Flower Language of Campanula

Blessings from afar, tender love.

In Greek mythology, Campanula was loved by the sun god Apollo. It is said that people blessed by this flower tend to be quite possessive, wanting their lover to belong to them 24 hours a day, but this often backfires. So no one is perfect, including yourself.

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