Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold'
Adriatic bellflower 'Dickson's Gold'
A low-growing, clump-forming perennial with yellow-green, heart-shaped leaves with jagged edges. Lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers appear in 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
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Requires fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn; basal stem cuttings inserted in gritty compost can be taken in late spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem in very dry conditions; a virus, fungal leaf spot, downy mildews and grey moulds are occasional problems
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