Australian Harebells and White Star of Bethlehem are small genera of annual to perennial plants within the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). They are native of humus rich, slightly moist soils in open spots in subtropical woods or sunny spots in open grounds from India through New Zealand and Australia (Isotoma spp.), respectively Jamaica (monotypic genus Hippobroma). All are easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil. Sow dustilike seeds flat on top of any rich, well drained soil in pots in spring at some 20°C. Do not cover seeds with soil and keep moist from below. Transplant annual Isotoma spp. to the final spot in the open garden as soon as plants are strong enough after the last freezing nights. Grow the perennial Hippobroma longiflora in pots under frostfree conditions throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C and a sunny spot. 50 seeds per package. |
Hippobroma longiflora (White Star of Bethlehem)25 (35)cm, White Star of Bethlehem (syn. Laurentia longiflora, syn. Isotoma longiflora) is a perennial species in a monotypic genus with this single species only. It makes showy long-tubed white flower stars throughout summer above dark green leaves with serrated margins. It is endemic of humus rich, slightly moist soils in open spots in woods on Jamaica. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded (summer) to sunny (winter) spot. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. V-VIII. |
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Isotoma axillaris (Australian Harebell)20cm, Australian Harebell is an annual floriferous species with numerous bright sky-blue to rosy-blue flower stars throughout summer above narrow filigree leaves. It is native of sunny spots in East Gippsland (Australia). Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in the garden. Sow in pots in spring at some 20°C, transplant to the final spot after the last freezing nights. V-VIII. |
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Isotoma petraea (Rock Isotome)15cm, Rock Isotome is an annual floriferous species with numerous bright sky-blue to white flowers with narrow petal above strongly serrated oval leavs. It is native of sunny spots in rock crevices in Western Australia. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in the garden. Sow in pots in spring at some 20°C, transplant to the final spot after the last freezing nights. V-VIII. |
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Isotoma scapigera (Long-scaped Isotoma)10cm, Long-scaped Isotoma is an annual species with a basal leaf rosette and for the size of the plant long-stalked sky-blue flowers. It is native of sunny spots in sandy soils in Western Australia. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow in pots in spring at some 20°C and preferably cultivate these delicate plants in pots. V-VIII. |
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