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alpine bellflower

Campanula alpina

Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae
Common Names: alpine harebell

About this plant

A low-growing perennial with small, green, oval-shaped foliage and racemes of nodding, outward facing, pale blue, bell-shaped single flowers borne on short stalks sitting just above its foliage providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade avoiding wet winter conditions. Easy to grow in containers.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to promote extended blooms

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by basal cuttings in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years