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Annual Biennial

Campanula rapunculus
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rampion

An upright biennial, up to 90cm high, with spreading rhizomes and narrow, lance-shaped green leaves. Produces loose clusters of open funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers in its second summer

Other common names
rampion bellflower
ramps
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
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
W & C Euras., N Afr

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained soil in sun or part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division; plants can spread rapidly by rhizomes and by self-seeding

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

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