Overview
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the Campanula genus within the Campanulaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects, including south, east, north, and west-facing positions. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. Interest is shown during summer and autumn, and propagation is best done by division or basal cuttings in spring or autumn.
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".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula Jenny ('Harjen')
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be damaged by slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Campanula Jenny ('Harjen')?
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') need?
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') hardy in the UK?
Campanula Jenny ('Harjen') has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Campanula Jenny ('Harjen')?
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring.
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More in the Campanula genus
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- Campanula bononiensisBellflower
- Campanula carpaticatussock bellflower
- Campanula glomerataclustered bellflower
- Campanula glomerata 'Joan Elliott'clustered bellflower 'Joan Elliott'
- Campanula glomerata 'Purple Pixie'clustered bellflower 'Purple Pixie'
- Campanula glomerata 'Schneekrone'Bellflower
- Campanula glomerata 'Superba'clustered bellflower 'Superba'