Campanula patula
spreading bellflower
An erect, herbaceous perennial or biennial to around 80cm tall forming a basal rosette of rough, obovate leaves. Wiry, branchedstems with alternate,narrow leaves bear small clusters of starry, violet-blue flowers with widely-spreading petals
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, W Siberia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in sun or partial shade in a moist, well drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by a rust
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