Get Mee Purple Bellflower
Get Mee Purple Bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana 'Get Mee Purple')
Purple Get Mee Bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana 'Get Mee Purple') is a delightful perennial known for its profusion of vibrant purple, bell-shaped flowers. This compact and hardy plant adds charm to garden borders, rock gardens, and containers, offering a burst of color throughout the blooming season.
Distinctive Features
Get Mee Purple Bellflower produces dense clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in a vivid purple hue. Its trailing habit and lush green foliage make it ideal for cascading over edges, softening borders, or filling gaps in garden beds.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in bright locations with some afternoon shade in hotter climates.
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with moderate moisture retention.
- Water: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity but is adaptable to drier conditions once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (suitable for a wide range of climates).
Ideal Uses
- Garden Borders: Perfect for edging paths or garden beds with its compact growth.
- Rock Gardens: Adds vibrant color and texture to rocky landscapes.
- Containers: Thrives in pots or hanging baskets, where it can trail beautifully over the edges.
Low Maintenance Care
Get Mee Purple Bellflower is easy to care for, requiring minimal upkeep to maintain its vibrant blooms and tidy growth habit.
- Watering: Ensure consistent moisture during the growing season, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; cut back after blooming to maintain a neat appearance.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support healthy growth and blooms.
- Winter Care: Mulch around the base in colder climates to protect roots from freezing temperatures.
Why Choose Get Mee Purple Bellflower?
Get Mee Purple Bellflower combines stunning blooms, adaptability, and ease of care, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes.
- Vivid Color: Bright purple flowers create a striking visual impact in any setting.
- Versatile Growth: Ideal for borders, containers, and rock gardens with its compact, trailing habit.
- Long Blooming Season: Provides months of vibrant flowers with proper care.
- Hardy Perennial: Thrives in a range of climates and garden settings.
For gardeners seeking a vibrant, low-maintenance perennial, Get Mee Purple Bellflower is an exceptional choice.
Order Fulfillment
- We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
- All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
- All gift card purchases are delivered via US Postal Service and can be shipped nationwide.