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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula portenschlagiana 'Sago'
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wall bellflower 'Sago'

A low growing perennial that forms a neat, evergreen mat of atractive small, round, dark green, toothed leaves. Numerous, outward facing, lilac-blue, bell-shaped, single flowers are borne on short stalks sitting just above its foliage providing a long flowering display in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in rock gardens and well-drained flower borders in full sun or partial shade avoiding wet conditions in winter. A semi-shade position will ensure the best flower colour is preserved.

Propagation

Propagate by seed and by basal cuttings 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
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot

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