Campanula alpina
alpine bellflower
A low-growing perennial with small, green, oval-shaped foliage and racemes of nodding, outward facing, pale blue, bell-shaped single flowers borne on short stalks sitting just above its foliage providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade avoiding wet winter conditions. Easy to grow in containers.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to promote extended blooms
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot
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