About

This perennial has a low, compact growth habit and is semi-evergreen, creating a dense mound of small, slightly hairy, serrated leaves. Its spreading or trailing stems produce blue to purple flowers that can reach up to 4 cm in diameter, typically blooming in late spring and early summer.

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
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Matforming
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Native to
Caucasus

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews