Species Alaska Bellflower
a blue flower with pink stamens, lime-pink foliage and stems

Alaska Bellflower

Campanula alaskana

Alaska Bellflower (Campanula alaskana) is a stunning, low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves and star-shaped blue flowers. This flower is native to Alaska, though it also grows in nearby regions of Canada and the United States. Alaska Bellflower blooms in late summer, adding a subtle hint of color to garden beds. While tolerant of winters with cold temperatures, it needs full sun to flourish. This flower's low-maintenance nature and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for shaded yards and woodlands.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water Large-Seed False-Flax (Camelina sativa) twice a week. Water the soil thoroughly so that water runs through to the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Make sure the pot has adequate drainage to avoid waterlogging. The soil should be moist, but not soggy. It is better to water a little more often than to water too much in 1 go.

sunlight

Large-Seed False-Flax (Camelina sativa) requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, particularly during the vegetative phase of growth in the early Spring. This species can be grown in areas with partial shade, but direct sunlight is required for optimal yields. The best time of day for the plant to receive sunlight is during the morning hours, when the sun’s rays are more direct and less intense. This will give the plant an ideal balance between sunlight and warmth. During the hot summer months, when temperatures increase and sunlight is intense, it is important to provide some protection for your plants, with some form of shading or limiting the hours of direct sunlight.

pruning

Large-Seed False-Flax (Camelina sativa) should be pruned in late fall, or early spring before the plant begins to bud. Pruning should remove shoots that have grown outside of the desired shape of the plant, and remove any dead or diseased branches. Pruning should also be done to remove any weakened or spindly growth, and to encourage compact and branching growth. Generally, pruning should aim to reduce the plant's height by no more than 25-30%, but this can vary depending on the vigor of the plant.

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