Campanula rapunculus
rampion
An upright biennial, up to 90cm high, with spreading rhizomes and narrow, lance-shaped green leaves. Produces loose clusters of open funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers in its second summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- W & C Euras., N Afr
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in well-drained soil in sun or part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division; plants can spread rapidly by rhizomes and by self-seeding
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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