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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: mark smyth on April 29, 2007, 10:44:51 PM

Title: Campanula ID
Post by: mark smyth on April 29, 2007, 10:44:51 PM

I was given this Campanula also. Ground hugging folowing gaps in paving. What is it?

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Lesley Cox on April 30, 2007, 12:01:16 AM

Campanula chamissonis which used to be C. pilosa. I still think they're different as my chamissonis (coll. in Japan) has a much bigger flower than even what we used to know as C. p. `Superba' and has much deeper colouring, truly a "superb" plant.

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: mark smyth on April 30, 2007, 12:35:37 AM

exactly right. Thanks

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on April 30, 2007, 10:04:40 AM

I've got it as
Camp. chamissonis "Major"

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Maggi Young on April 30, 2007, 11:45:12 AM

I haven't seen that two-tone blue flower, only solid blues. Makes a nice change.

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on April 30, 2007, 01:18:15 PM

I'll try and post a pic of mine tonight - it is a two-tone blue as well !

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on April 30, 2007, 06:58:55 PM

Here it is : one of my favourite Campanulas

Campanula chamissonis 'Major'

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Maggi Young on April 30, 2007, 07:10:08 PM

I do like the two tone... neat foliage, too, reminds me of a little ourisia leaf.
This would be a good addition to our plantings in the driveway... very low and flowering at a good time to bridge the gap between bulbs and the geraniums. DDoes anyone know if it would tolerate being grown over a bit by the geraniums later in the year, or would the competition be too much? I will look out for seed  to try it anyway. Can't hurt to try and seed is the only way to establish anything in the drive, the ground is so compacted!

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Maggi Young on April 30, 2007, 07:17:39 PM

You know, I've been thinking about this... we've had Camapanula pilosa in various forms, and I accept th chamissonis is its new name... I just don't remember having a two tone blue one. How puzzling

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on April 30, 2007, 07:40:33 PM

I don't think it minds being somewhat overgrown later in the season Maggi - if you want - I'll be glad to try and collect some seed for you ...

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Maggi Young on April 30, 2007, 07:54:59 PM

Luc, I would be most grateful for some seed, thank you  :-*

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: mark smyth on May 01, 2007, 07:10:35 PM

That's a great mat, Luc!

Title: Re: Campanula ID
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on May 02, 2007, 08:41:27 AM

I like it too Mark but be aware it's a bit rampant - you have to keep an eye on it !