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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Campanula bellidifolia subsp. saxifraga
A low-growing, compact, semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound of small, slightly hairy and toothed leaves. Spreading or trailing stems bear blue to purple flowers up to 4cm across in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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