Campanula ‘Get Mee’ is a popular plant known for its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers. This bellflower cultivar is a favorite among gardeners due to its abundant blooms and relatively easy care, making it a common choice for both indoor and outdoor displays.
Understanding Your ‘Get Mee’ Campanula
Campanula ‘Get Mee’ is a bellflower cultivar recognized by its compact growth and profusion of blossoms. It displays abundant bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white, contrasting with green foliage. ‘Get Mee’ varieties are mound-forming, well-suited for container planting, hanging baskets, or as groundcover.
This perennial plant exhibits a fast growth rate, reaching a mature height of 6-12 inches and a spread of 12-28 inches within 2-5 years. It is a hardy plant, thriving both indoors as a houseplant and outdoors in various garden applications. Its adaptability makes it a versatile addition to garden designs, from rock gardens to border edging.
Essential Care for ‘Get Mee’ Campanula
Light
Campanula ‘Get Mee’ thrives in bright, indirect light indoors. Outdoors, it prefers partial shade to full sun, benefiting from protection during intense afternoon sun in warmer climates. Partial shade helps maintain flower color vibrancy. Providing around 13 hours of light daily promotes flower bud development.
Watering
Consistent moisture is important for ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’, requiring the soil to be evenly moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. During dry periods, water regularly. For potted plants, ensure good drainage by watering until water flows from the bottom of the container.
Soil
The ideal soil for ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’ is well-draining and rich in organic matter. Good drainage is important to prevent water accumulation around the roots, which can lead to root rot. This plant is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and chalky soils, and tolerates a soil pH range from neutral to alkaline, or even slightly acidic.
Fertilizing
During its active growing season (spring through summer), ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’ benefits from regular fertilization. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 NPK formula, every two to four weeks. Fertilizing in mid-spring and again after the first flush of blooms supports healthy growth and continuous flowering.
Temperature and Humidity
Campanula ‘Get Mee’ prefers moderate temperatures and generally tolerates average household humidity levels. While it adapts to drier conditions once established, slightly higher humidity can be beneficial. Indoors, a cool room with average to high humidity and direct light is suitable.
Pruning and Deadheading
Regular deadheading of spent flowers encourages ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’ to produce more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Pinching or cutting faded flowerheads just above a leaf or new bud promotes a continuous display of flowers throughout the growing season. Light pruning can also remove leggy growth after a bloom cycle, helping to keep the plant compact and well-shaped.
Addressing Common Issues
Yellowing leaves on ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’ can signal a watering imbalance. Both overwatering (leading to root rot) and underwatering (causing the plant to dry out) can result in yellow foliage. Adjust watering habits to ensure consistent, but not excessive, moisture.
A lack of blooms might indicate insufficient light or nutrient deficiencies. Ensure the plant receives adequate light and apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to stimulate flowering. Common pests such as aphids and spider mites can affect ‘Campanula ‘Get Mee’. Manage them by regularly inspecting the plant and, if necessary, using insecticidal soap or a strong spray of water to dislodge them.