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Description
Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl, also known as Milky Bellflower, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Eastern Russia. It has a height of 90 cm to 1.2 m and a spread of 60 cm to 90 cm. The plant produces bell-shaped flowers that are white or light blue in color and bloom in the summer. The flowers are about 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. The plant has green leaves that are lance-shaped and are about 10 cm long and 3 cm wide.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Campanula |
Appearance
The Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl has a clump-forming habit and produces upright stems that are slightly hairy. The leaves are dark green and have a smooth texture. The flowers grow in clusters at the top of the stems and have a delicate fragrance. The flowers are followed by small seed pods that contain tiny black seeds. The plant blooms from June to September and can be grown in borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Care Guide
The Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It requires moderate watering and should not be allowed to dry out completely. The plant should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl is relatively pest-free but can be affected by slugs and snails. The plant can also be susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot.
Habitat
The Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl is native to the temperate regions of China, Japan, Korea, and Eastern Russia. It grows in meadows, forest margins, and rocky slopes.
Question and Answer
Q: What is the best way to propagate Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl?
A: The plant can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Q: Can Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl be grown in containers?
A: Yes, the plant can be grown in containers.
Q: How often should Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl be fertilized?
A: The plant should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Q: Is Campanula Lactiflora Assendon Pearl deer-resistant?
A: No, the plant is not deer-resistant.
Related Plants
- Campanula carpatica
- Campanula persicifolia
- Campanula lactiflora
- Campanula glomerata
- Campanula rotundifolia
References
- “Campanula lactiflora Assendon Pearl”. Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden.
- “Campanula lactiflora ‘Assendon Pearl'”. RHS Gardening.
- “Campanula lactiflora”. Wikipedia.
