About

Campanula betulifolia is a perennial that forms dense tufts and clumps, featuring dark green foliage similar to that of birch leaves. In early summer, it produces clusters of white, bell-shaped blooms, each measuring about 3 cm in length, which emerge from pink or red buds.

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
South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Plant type
Alpine Rockery
Habit
Matforming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Native to
Turkey

Care notes

Cultivation
Ideal for rock gardens or containers. Will not tolerate wet winters
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 and a leaf spot