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Alpine Rockery
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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
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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