Campanula rotundifolia 'Thumbell Blue'
harebell 'Thumbell Blue'
A low-growing perennial, to around 30cm high, with a spreading habit and small, rounded to broadly oval green leaves. Produces small, nodding, bell-shaped, soft violet-blue flowers on slender, wiry stems from early to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | 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
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in well-drained soil in sun or light, part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet
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
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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