{"product_id":"campanula-poscharskyana-stella-british-grown","title":"Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella' - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA vigorous, spreading perennial, \u003ci\u003eCampanula poscharskyana\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Stella’ produces masses of starry, lilac-purple flowers from late spring through to early autumn. Its trailing stems form a dense mat of green foliage, spilling beautifully over walls, containers, and steps. This long-flowering variety brings a natural, cottage-garden feel and is particularly useful for softening hard edges or filling gaps in paving and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCampanula poscharskyana ‘Stella’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Trailing Bellflower or Serbian Bellflower, is a fast-spreading groundcover that offers reliable colour and pollinator appeal with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrailing, Flowering, Spring–Autumn Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May–September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn (semi-evergreen in mild winters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCampanula poscharskyana\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Stella’ (named after Gustav Poscharsky, a 19th-century German botanist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrailing Bellflower, Serbian Bellflower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to the Dinaric Alps in the western Balkans (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia); this is a cultivated variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim back lightly after flowering to tidy and encourage fresh growth. Can be cut back hard in early spring to rejuvenate if looking tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA favourite with bees and other small pollinators – the open, star-shaped flowers are easy to access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for trailing over walls, edging paths, or growing in containers and crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eModerately drought-tolerant once established. Water during dry spells, especially in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including chalky or sandy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNot a heavy feeder – a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring will support healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic and safe for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet it spill over raised beds or stone walls for a cascading effect – or plant between paving slabs for a whimsical, flower-filled walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56239670985085,"sku":"7426833610571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/campanula-poscharskyana-stella-british-grown-484895.jpg?v=1750293161","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/campanula-poscharskyana-stella-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}