Campanula rotundifolia

RHS Plant Profile
common harebell
common harebell Mike L. Grant 2001

Other common names

blawort, bluebell, cuckoo shoe, English harebell, harebell, heath bells, lady's thimble, old man's bell, Olympia bellflower, Scotch bluebell, Scottish bluebell, St George's cup, thimbles, wind bells, witches' bells, witches' thimbles, clychlys deilgrwn

Synonyms

Campanula petiolata
Campanula sacajaweana
Campanula langsdorffiana

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A perennial to 30cm, forming a clump of small, rounded basal leaves, with slender, erect stems bearing narrower leaves and light blue, ball-shaped flowers 2cm long, in lax terminal panicles in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
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
Temp. N. Hemis.

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suitable for rock garden, sunny wall or bank.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Can be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot