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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Campanula topaliana
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

A compact, short-lived perennial, to around 25cm high, with densely hairy, silvery grey-green leaves. Produces masses of upturned, tubular to bell-shaped, soft lilac-blue flowers in summer

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
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Blue Purple Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained soil in sun or light, part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for containers, rockeries and alpine houses

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division; plants will often set seed and then die off after flowering (monocarpic)

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

Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

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