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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Campanula garganica 'Blue Diamond'
Adriatic bellflower 'Blue Diamond'
A compact deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial forming a low, spreading mat of leaves covered in summer with bright blue, star-shaped flowers with a pale central ring
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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
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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