Overview
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and ground cover.
About
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Campanula genus, known for its bushy, mat-forming, dwarf habit. This deciduous plant produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of light blue during the summer and autumn months. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for a variety of soil types and pH levels, it is hardy in UK zones H5 to H7 and is ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, wildlife areas, and as ground cover.
About the genus
Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5, H6, H7
Plant details
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Mat-forming, Dwarf perennials, Herbaceous species
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Rust, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue'?
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' need?
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' hardy in the UK?
Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Campanula 'Country Bells Light Blue'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanulabellflower
- Campanula alpestris
- Campanula biebersteiniana
- Campanula campanulata
- Campanula cantabrica
- Campanula carpatica 'Riverslea'
- Campanula cochlearifolia 'Blue Wonder'
- Campanula divaricatasouthern harebell
