Campanula portenschlagiana (wall bellflower) — Bushy

Overview

Campanula portenschlagiana is a bushy perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Campanula portenschlagiana grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include groundcover and rock garden. It is native to NW. Balkan Pen..

About

Campanula portenschlagiana, the wall bellflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to the Dalmatian Mountains in Croatia. It is a vigorous, low-growing, mound-forming evergreen perennial with deep purple flowers in summer.

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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
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Campanula portenschlagiana size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.3 m
Suggested uses: groundcover, rock garden
Native to: NW. Balkan Pen.

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Campanula portenschlagiana

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogging
Pruning: Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Propagation: Division, cuttings, seed
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Rust diseases