About
Campanula alpina is a compact perennial characterized by its small, oval green leaves. It produces clusters of nodding, pale blue, bell-shaped flowers that bloom on short stems, rising slightly above the foliage. This plant offers an extended flowering period throughout the summer months. It thrives best in well-drained conditions and is not suited for wet winter environments.
About the genus
Campanula encompasses a range of plants that can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, or evergreen perennials. These species produce bell or star-shaped flowers, frequently in shades of blue, during the late spring or summer months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade avoiding wet winter conditions. Easy to grow in containers.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to promote extended blooms
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot