Photo of Triple Canterbury Bells

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Posted by vivaxvsaspen none (My Page) on

Tue, Jul 9, 13 at 21:05

Here's a photo of my Canterbury Bells. The original seeds were a double variety from T&M. But I'm pretty sure this either came from seed which I harvested and then grew out or maybe it came up on its own. I dont think the original T&M seed would do this. I count six layers of petals. So I guess it crossed pollinated with either another double plant or maybe with another single? I just wanted to know if other gardeners have seen this behavior in Campanula.

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Posted by a2zmom Z6 - NJ (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 9, 13 at 22:31

That's beautiful. You should definitely propagate more.

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Posted by vivaxvsaspen none (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 0:06

I don't know if I will get any seeds from these since the interior of the flowers were so packed with petals. It might have stopped pollination. If there are seeds I will put some in my seed starter next February. I'll have to wait two years to see what they turn into. If I get seeds I will send them out to anyone who would like to be involved in the experiment. I will also have to come up with some kind of system to support the individual flowers. They are too heavy for their stalks and they are all bent over where they connect to the main stalk.

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