Campanula formanekiana
Macedonian harebell
A biennial or short-lived perennial producing an evergreen rosette of silvery-grey leaves. After one or two years an upright flower-spike to about 30cm develops, with shorter, horizontal branches at ground level, all bearing large, bell-shaped flowers in very pale lilac-blue or white
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Balkans, Greece
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, well-drained soil in a trough or in a deep pot in an alpine house. Protect from winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in summer as soon as ripe - seed needs light to germinate - or take basal stem cuttings, and insert into gritty compost in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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