Campanula chamissonis 'Superba'


bellflower 'Superba'
A compact, clump-forming, neat herbaceous perennial with oval-shaped waxy dark green leaves. Masses of beautiful, tubular bell-shaped blue-purple flowers edged with white appear on slim, upright stems during the spring and continue throughout the summer.
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade; ideal for rock gardens or sunny borders. Will not tolerate wet winters
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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