Campanula pulla
A strong-growing, mat-forming perennial to 5cm, with spreading roots (rhizomes), small, mid-green rounded, toothed leaves and deep purple-blue bell-shaped flowers in spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple Blue | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
A robust-growing perennial suitable for rock garden or scree in sun or part shade, in well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in spring or by basal cuttings taken in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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