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Campanula garganica 'W.H. Paine'
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Adriatic bellflower 'W.H. Paine'

A small perennial to 5cm tall, forming a clump of rounded basal leaves. Spreading leafy stems bear starry, white-eyed, lavender-blue flowers 2cm wide in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Robust rock garden cultivar; requires fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn; basal stem cuttings inserted in gritty compost can be taken in late spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem in very dry conditions; a virus, fungal leaf spot, downy mildews and grey moulds are occasional problems

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