Bluebells are particularly popular for colorful planting in rock gardens, dry stone walls or as ground cover in perennial beds or under tall trees. The pretty plants with their delicate, mostly blue or violet flowers are also ideal for cultivation in tubs or flower boxes.

All types of bluebells also thrive as a potted plant on the balcony

All species suitable for keeping in buckets

In principle, all commercially available Campanula species can be cultivated in a bucket, hanging basket or flower bed without any problems, as long as they can stand on the balcony or terrace. If, on the other hand, you want to cultivate your bluebells indoors, it is better to use specially bred species and varieties, e.g. B. Campanula isophylla. On the balcony, on the other hand, the more cushion-like growing species with their long shoots make a good impression in the flower box (€16.99) or the hanging basket.

Caring for bluebells on the balcony properly

Basically, the same rules apply to the care of the bluebells on the balcony as to specimens planted in the garden, but with the proviso that you are responsible for sufficient water and fertilizer regularly. In contrast to garden plants, potted plants do not have the opportunity to take care of themselves, as the limited substrate is quickly exhausted. Above all, drying out of the pot in midsummer can result in the death of the plant from thirst. It is better to bring the bluebells indoors in winter and hibernate as cool and dark as possible.

site selection

With regard to the location, you must be able to expose the bluebells out of the direct midday sun, especially on south-facing balconies. A plant board with rollers underneath, on which the pot with the plant stands, is suitable for this. All you have to do then is push it into the shade. Bellflowers feel particularly comfortable in light-shaded to partially shaded locations, but often do not tolerate blazing sun.

tips and tricks

Potted plants depend on your regular care to survive. Especially in small plant containers - such as flower boxes (€16.99) - you have to be particularly careful, because mistakes or a lack of watering here have negative consequences particularly quickly.

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