Korean Bellflower Seeds
Korean Bellflower Seeds - Campanula takesimana
- Hardy to Zone 4
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested November 15, 2023: 50%
- Approximately 300 seeds per packet
Korean Belflower is a clump-forming perennial with edible leaves, flowers, and roots. The enchanting bell-shaped flowers range from white to pink, most with maroon speckles in their throats, and bloom for much of the summer. Bumblebees love the flowers.
Can be grown in full sun or part shade, although a bit of shade keeps the leaves tender for longer going into summer. The plants grow around two feet tall when in bloom. Prefers average to well-drained soil.
The leaves and flowers make great salad ingredients. The flowers can be used as a garnish or in cocktails. The roots are also edible.
This plant can spread, so it’s probably best to avoid planting it near special plants that it may overtake. It would likely make a great edible ground cover under trees and shrubs, however.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Seeds benefit from a short period of cold stratification. If you want to start them indoors, you can use a fridge to cold stratify. Fold seeds into damp paper towel and put in a sealed bag or container. Or sow in sterile potting mix in a sealed container. Place seeds in fridge for 2-4 weeks. Check regularly in case they sprout early. If you used paper towel, carefully transfer sprouted seeds to small pot, or plant the whole sheet of paper towel if the roots have developed already.
The easier way to start these is to let nature stratify the seeds for you. Sow the seeds in a small pot outdoors in late winter (Jan or Feb on the west coast). Cold temperatures will stratify the seeds naturally, and they will sprout when it warms up.
Once the seedlings develop true leaves, they can be pricked out into their own pots or planted in the ground.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $12, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.
Shipping Internationally
International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.
International shipping countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page
Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Stratified the seeds in fridge in wet paper towel/baggie for a few weeks, then moved it all under my grow lights and they are germinating well! I have been pricking out seeds as they germinate and surface sowing them in pots. They’re all doing well so far! Can’t wait to see them mature :)
Thank you. Can't wait until spring!