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Campanula patula
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spreading bellflower

An erect, herbaceous perennial or biennial to around 80cm tall forming a basal rosette of rough, obovate leaves. Wiry, branched stems with alternate, narrow leaves bear small clusters of starry, violet-blue flowers with widely-spreading petals

Other common names
spreading bellflower
clychlys lledaenol
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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
Europe, W Siberia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in sun or partial shade in a moist, well drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be infected by a rust

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