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Alpine Rockery
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. In growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early spring and root with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Cut dead stems to the base before winter
Pests
Vulnerable to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and vine weevil under glass,
Diseases
Powdery mildew may be a problem
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