Campanula rotundifolia | Blue Gem Kim Flottum how to plant a drift

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Place them in a bucket of tepid water and recut the stem end underwater at an angle about 2-3cm up

Campanula rotundifolia | Blue Gem Kim Flottum how to plant a driftThis delicate little campanula has graceful wiry stems that float above its fine foliage with small attractive bell shaped nodding violet blue flowers. Plants form a small rounded basal rosette of leaves. This plant likes good drainage so is a perfect choice for rock gardens, sunny walls or banks. Plants whilst short lived will self sow. Happy in full sun or partial shade in well drained soil. In hotter climates, the plant will appreciate some respite