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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula garganica 'Mrs Resholt'
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Adriatic bellflower 'Mrs Resholt'

'Mrs Resholt' is a low-growing, spreading, mat-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with heart-shaped or kidney-shaped, green leaves and star-shaped, violet-blue flowers in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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

Prefers moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or containers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn; basal stem cuttings inserted in gritty compost can be taken in late spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem in very dry conditions; a virus, fungal leaf spot, downy mildews and grey moulds are occasional problems

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