Campanula isophylla
Italian bellflower
A trailing perennial to 20cm in height, with soft stems bearing small, heart-shaped pale green leaves and upright saucer-shaped, light blue or white flowers 3.5cm across in summer
Other common names
falling starsLigurian harebell
see morestar bellflower
Jerusalem star
star of Bethlehem
Synonyms
Campanula floribunda
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Correct
- Plant range
- N Italy
How to grow
Cultivation
A tender perennial and so ideal for a hanging basket or a container that is kept outside in summer and brought undercover when frosts are likely. Apply a balanced liquid feed every month during growing season; in winter keep compost moist. In frost-free a
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in early spring, root with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- hanging basket
- Coastal
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Cut dead stems to the base before winter
Pests
Damaged by slugs and snails outdoors, also aphids, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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