''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.
It has gained the
Royal Horticultural Society's
Award of Garden Merit
The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions.
History
The Award of Garden Merit ...
as an ornamental.
Etymology
The name "''tommasiniana''" refers to
Muzio Giuseppe Spirito de Tommasini, a botanist who is renowned for his work on
Dalmatian flora.
Description
This plant is a compact, and forms in clumps up to tall.
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 in length.
Cultivation
They prefer to grow in loam, moist and well-drained soil under direct sunlight. They bloom in the summertime.
During spring or summer, they can be propagated with cuttings. They are not suited to be
indoor plants.
Pests
They may be affect by
vine weevils,
slugs and
snails.
References
External links
''Campanula tommasiniana'' Flora Croatica Database
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Endemic flora of Croatia
Plants described in 1854