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 edit
The name "tommasiniana" refers to Muzio Giuseppe Spirito de Tommasini, a botanist who is renowned for his work on Dalmatian flora.[2]
Description edit
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 edit
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 edit
They may be affect by vine weevils, slugs and snails.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Campanula tommasiniana | Tommasini bell flower/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ^ a b c "Plant Profile: Croatian Bellflower (Campanula tommasiniana)". www.karensgardentips.com. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ^ a b Shoot. "Campanula tommasiniana Tommasini bell flower Croatian bellflower Ucka's bellflower Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice". www.shootgardening.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
- ^ "PlantFiles: Campanula Species, Croatian Bellflower, Ucka's Bellflower". Dave's Garden. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
External links edit
- Campanula tommasiniana Flora Croatica Database