Campanula poscharskyana 'Lisduggan Variety'

RHS Plant Profile
trailing bellflower 'Lisduggan Variety'

Synonyms

Campanula poscharskyana 'Lisduggan Pink'
Campanula 'Lisduggan'
Campanula poscharskyana 'Lisduggan'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A spreading, small, semi-evergreen, trailing alpine perennial with green, lance-shaped foliage and numerous, outward facing, pale lilac star-shaped flowers providing a long flowering display in summer. Easy to grow in containers, dislikes wet winters.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade. Avoid 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

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Hanging Basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to promote extended blooms

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

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