Chilean bellflower [4]

Under glass, grow in lime-free (ericaceous) compost with added sharp sand, in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. Provide support, protection from cold, drying winds, and a dry winter mulch

See pruning group 11

Propagate by seed that has been soaked in water for 48 hours, at 13-18°C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or layer in autumn

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and thrips

Generally disease-free