{"product_id":"birch-hybrid-bellflower","title":"Birch Hybrid Bellflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Low, Spreading Carpet of Blue-Violet Bells\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirch Hybrid Bellflower (\u003cem\u003eCampanula\u003c\/em\u003e 'Birch Hybrid') is a vigorous, low-spreading bellflower that forms a trailing mat studded with starry blue-violet bells for weeks in summer. It spills gracefully over walls, edges, and rocks and knits into a tidy groundcover in sun or part shade. A bee favorite that's deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a charming choice for rock gardens, wall tops, and border edges in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBirch Hybrid Bellflower Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampanula 'Birch Hybrid'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer, often reblooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay-loam with good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and rock gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its trailing habit spills beautifully over walls and rocks and fills crevices. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdging groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knits into a low, blue-flowered carpet along border fronts. Pair with dianthus, sedum, and creeping thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Birch Hybrid Bellflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, loosening clay and mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Birch Hybrid Bellflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Shear lightly after the first flush to refresh it and encourage rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to about zone 4 with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it spreads to form a low mat, ideal for walls and edges; trim to keep it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Good for walls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent — its trailing stems spill attractively over retaining walls and rock-garden ledges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapido Blue Bellflower (Campanula carpatica):\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact mounding blue bellflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping Thyme (Thymus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant groundcover for sunny, well-drained edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought-tough succulent partner for walls and rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315438178609,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/birch-hybrid-bellflower.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/birch-hybrid-bellflower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}