Campanula formanekiana

RHS Plant Profile
Macedonian harebell
Macedonian harebell RHS
Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Annual Biennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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