Champion II Rose Campanula is an F1 hybrid that brings the romantic appeal of cup-and-saucer flowers to the cutting garden in a remarkably uniform, productive package. Growing 30-40 inches tall with a bushy habit, these plants deliver abundant rose-colored blooms over 120-150 days, making them a reliable choice for gardeners seeking consistent, professional-quality cut stems. The conventional seed germinates with light and reaches transplant size in 6-8 weeks, positioning this variety as a garden workhorse that doesn't require fussy direct seeding.
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Moderate
3-10
40in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Rose-colored blooms appear on sturdy, uniform stems that reach 30-40 inches with minimal variation between plants, a trait that reveals the F1 hybrid's breeding for consistency. The flowers cut beautifully and hold their form when harvested at the right moment, making this less a casual cottage flower and more a purpose-built cutting variety. Unlike some Campanula mediums that sprawl unevenly, Champion II's compact, bushy growth keeps plants productive from base to tip.
This variety shines as a cut flower. Stems are harvested when two to three lower buds on the stem are already open, then kept upright to prevent the naturally elegant form from bending. The uniform height and productive habit make it especially valuable for florists or gardeners filling vases for arrangements, where consistent stem length and heavy flowering matter most.
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Sow into 128-cell plug flats or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Light is required for germination; apply a fine layer of vermiculite or growing media on top of seeds to maintain moisture and dissolve the pellet coating. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid displacing seeds. Maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the germination and seedling stages.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off once frost danger has passed. Space plants 4 inches apart. This variety is recommended for transplanting rather than direct seeding.
Harvest cut stems when two to three lower buds on the stem are open. Keep stems in an upright position immediately after cutting to prevent bending and preserve the elegant form of the flowers.
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