Campanula glomerata 'Caroline'
clustered bellflower 'Caroline'
'Caroline' is a spreading perennial producing erect, leafy stems about 30cm tall from a mat of basal leaves. The upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers are pale purple flushed with darker shades, produced in dense clusters up to 12cm across in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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