Campanula poscharskyana 'Pinkins'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
trailing bellflower 'Pinkins'
Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A spreading, small, semi-evergreen, trailing alpine perennial with green, lance-shaped foliage and numerous, outward facing, lilac pink star-shaped flowers with a pale pink centre providing a long flowering display in summer. Easy to grow in containers, ideal as ground cover and less vigorous than other cultivars

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

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

Position

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

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade. Avoid wet winter conditions.

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

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