Campanula punctata f. rubriflora

RHS Plant Profile
long-flowered harebell (red-flowered form)
long-flowered harebell (red-flowered form) RHS

Synonyms

Campanula punctata 'Rubra'
Campanula punctata 'Rubriflora'
Campanula punctata rubrifolia
Campanula punctata f. rubra

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming perennial with bronze-flushed stems and young leaves. The flowers are long, hanging bells in cream, heavily overlaid with purple-pink, and flecked with red inside

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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

Best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained; in partial shade or sun. No need to stake

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot