Campanula raineri
Rainer's harebell
A tufted perennial to 5cm in height, with grey-green, ovate leaves and erect stems bearing 1-3 broadly funnel-shaped, light lavender-blue flowers 3-4cm in width
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
- Switzerland Italy
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, moist but well-drained soil in a trough or in a pot in an alpine house. Protect from winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by taking basal stem cuttings, insert into gritty compost in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
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