Campanula portenschlagiana
wall bellflower
Low-growing perennial quickly forming an evergreen mound to 15cm tall of small, broadly heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. Tubular to funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers 2cm in length are borne freely on loose branching stems spreading to 50cm or more, in summer
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–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- 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
- Plant range
- S Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal for borders, banks and rock gardens in moist but well-drained soil and sun or light shade. Will scramble upwards if planted at the base of a wall, and seed in cracks if conditions are favourable. See campanula cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, spent flowers and stems may be removed to tidy
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, Powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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