Campanula 'Maie Blyth' (Bellflower) — Bushy, Mat-forming, Dwarf perennials, Herbaceous species

Overview

Campanula 'Maie Blyth' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula 'Maie Blyth' 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 'Maie Blyth' is a dwarf, mat-forming herbaceous perennial in the Campanulaceae with deciduous foliage. It produces its display from June to September. Suited to full sun or partial shade on sheltered aspects, it tolerates a wide range of soils provided they are moist but well drained. Its compact habit makes it useful where a low, flowering ground cover is required.

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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In the garden

Campanula 'Maie Blyth' is a dwarf, mat-forming cultivar within the Campanulaceae and grows as a herbaceous perennial with deciduous foliage. Flowering runs from June to September, so the plant gives a sustained seasonal display across summer into early autumn. Plant it in full sun or partial shade on south-, east- or west-facing sites that are sheltered from strong winds. It will grow on chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline soils; the key is to provide a moist but well-drained rooting environment. The cultivar carries UK hardiness ratings H5–H7, which translates to hardy through to fully hardy in British conditions — it is appropriate for most gardens provided the planting site does not remain waterlogged. Use Campanula 'Maie Blyth' in flower borders and beds, cottage or informal plantings, wildlife gardens and as a low ground cover. Its mat-forming habit helps close the ground plane beneath taller perennials and provides summer flowering at low height, making it a practical option where a compact, season-long flowering layer is required.

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 'Maie Blyth' 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 'Maie Blyth'

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 'Maie Blyth'?

Campanula 'Maie Blyth' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Campanula 'Maie Blyth' need?

Campanula 'Maie Blyth' 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 'Maie Blyth' hardy in the UK?

Campanula 'Maie Blyth' 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 'Maie Blyth'?

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.

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