Overview
Campanula sulphurea is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula sulphurea 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. It is native to Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine and Sinai.
About
Campanula sulphurea is an herbaceous perennial that produces bell-shaped flowers with pale straw outer petals and sulphur-yellow interiors. It forms a low, mat-forming habit of deciduous foliage. Suited to sunny or partially shaded, sheltered spots, it is valued for its low-growing flower cover. The flowers are most noticeable for their two-tone yellow colouring.
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 sulphurea 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
- Native to
- Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sinai
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula sulphurea
- 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 sulphurea?
Campanula sulphurea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula sulphurea need?
Campanula sulphurea 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 sulphurea hardy in the UK?
Campanula sulphurea 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 sulphurea?
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
