{"product_id":"campanula-medium-champion-lavender","title":"Campanula medium Champion Lavender F1 | Bellflower | Pelleted","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampanula medium Champion Lavender F1 | Bellflower | Pelleted Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampanula Champion Lavender F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers on tall, sturdy stems. The blooms deepen in colour as they mature, adding delicate shades and texture to garden borders and bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional biennial Canterbury bells, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampion can flower in the first year from an early sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants develop multiple flowering stems from the base, making this variety a beautiful choice for cutting gardens and cottage-style planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Campanula medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bellflower, Canterbury bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champion Lavender F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown as an annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft lavender, deepening with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75–100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-drained and rich in organic matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25–30 cm for branching plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing to Flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 120–150 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First year from an early sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pelleted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–14 days with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, mixed borders and cottage gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Lavender Flowers for Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampion Lavender produces graceful bells that bring a distinctive shape to floral arrangements. The lavender colour combines beautifully with white, cream, blush pink, apricot and deeper purple flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts upright stems add height to mixed borders, while the branching habit provides several flowering stems for cutting. Support netting helps keep the stems straight in cutting beds and windy locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-Year Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly indoor sowing allows plants to flower during their first growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without waiting for the second year typical of traditional biennial bellflowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120–150 days from sowing to flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Timing depends on temperature, daylength and growing conditions. Young plants need sufficient time and root space to establish before flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampion Lavender F1 is supplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the naturally tiny Campanula seeds easier to handle and sow accurately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pelleted seed per cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e onto the surface of a fine, moist, well-drained seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not bury the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A very light covering of vermiculite helps retain moisture while allowing light to reach the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indoors for transplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surface sow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per Cell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 pelleted seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very lightly with vermiculite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Germination Stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately the first 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug Crop Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 weeks under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the substrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Thoroughly moisten the pellets at sowing so their coating can dissolve. Do not allow the seed surface to dry out during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter emergence, provide bright light and good air circulation. During early seedling development, maintain approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, avoiding excessive heat, irregular watering and heavy feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant promptly before seedlings become root-bound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If outdoor planting must wait, move them into deeper individual pots. Harden off gradually and plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25–30 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow branching and the development of multiple flowering stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently, especially after transplanting and during dry periods. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and severe drying. Feed moderately with a balanced fertiliser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce plants are established after transplanting, cooler growing temperatures of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13–15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e support good-quality growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching is not necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Install supports early to help protect the tall stems from wind and heavy rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampanula responds to daylength. In professional production, an initial period of short days followed by longer days helps balance plant growth and flowering. For home growing, early sowing and healthy, unstressed seedlings are particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Vase Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest when a few bells have opened on the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut during the cooler part of the day, remove the lower leaves and place the stems immediately into clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper harvesting and care, flowers can last approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–14 days in a vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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