Campanula sarmatica 'Hemelstraling'
Georgian bellflower 'Hemelstraling'
An upright perennial, to around 80cm high, with long, triangular to lance-shaped green leaves with toothed edges. Tall stems bear loose clusters of open bell-shaped, pale lavender blue flowers, edged with fine, downy white hairs, from late spring to mid summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Purple Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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