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fairies' thimbles

Campanula cochlearifolia

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae
Common Names: diminutive bellflower, dwarf bellflower, fairy thimbles

About this plant

A rhizomatous perennial to 10cm, forming compact clumps of small, rounded bright green leaves. Erect, wiry stems carry nodding bell-shaped, light blue flower 15mm in length, in small clusters in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for rock gardens or sunny borders. Will not tolerate wet winters

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years