Campanula punctata f. rubriflora
long-flowered harebell (red-flowered form)
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
Synonyms
Campanula punctata 'Rubra'Campanula punctata 'Rubriflora'
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Campanula punctata f. rubra
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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 | Bronze | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze | Pink | Green | |
| Autumn | Bronze | Pink | Green | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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