Overview

Wahlenbergia hederacea is a plant with a matforming, tufted habit in the genus Wahlenbergia, part of the Campanulaceae family, with green grey silver foliage. Wahlenbergia hederacea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden and patio and container plants.

About

Wahlenbergia hederacea, commonly known as ivy-leaved bellflower or creeping harebell, is a matforming and tufted cultivar within the Campanulaceae family. It features green-grey-silver foliage and thrives in full sun across various aspects, including south, north, west, and east-facing exposures. This hardy plant (H5) prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. It is well suited to rock gardens, gravel gardens, patios, and containers, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or softwood cuttings from sideshoots.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Wahlenbergia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Wahlenbergia hederacea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Matforming, Tufted

Foliage

Green Grey Silver

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Wahlenbergia hederacea

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings from sideshoots

Pest resistance

Aphids, Slugs, Snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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