Overview
Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' 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 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.
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
- 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 portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' 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 portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1'
- 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 portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1'?
Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' need?
Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' 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 portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' hardy in the UK?
Campanula portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1' 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 portenschlagiana 'Bgl 1'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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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'