How to Prune Campanula
The Campanula is a colorful summer flower that many gardeners refer to as bellflowers. It is available in a variety of colors and grows best in a sunny or a partially sunny area. It normally finishes blooming by the middle of summer and should be pruned to promote a second bloom.
How to Prune Campanula
- Examine the plant on a regular basis during the summer months so you will know when it is ready to be pruned. Is should normally be ready for the process by the middle of the summer.
- Use pruning shears to cut the stems back by at least half of their length. This will not only enhance the appearance of the plant, but it will also encourage it to promote new growth. The stem can be safely cut at any point. The blades of the pruning shears should be properly disinfected after each use. Dipping the shears in either alcohol or bleach will disinfect them. By doing this you will lessen the chances of exposing your other plants to any diseased plant material that may be on the shears from the previous pruning.
- Pinch off any dead flower heads as soon as you notice they have died. Do not deadhead the plant if you want it to reseed itself.
- Remove the second bloom if desired, but do not prune it again. Pruning it a second time would encourage another burst of blooms and you do not want this to happen prior to the end of the growing season.