Campanula portenschlagiana

Description

Campanula portenschlagiana is a vigorous, spreading plant forming a low mat of evergreen/semi-evergreen foliage and bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers on branching stems in summer. It makes excellent ground cover and a stunning pot plant. The flowers are very beneficial to bees and other pollinating insects.

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially in well drained soil with protection from winter wet. If grown in pots it is recommended to place in a sheltered position for the winter.

Supplied in a 9cm round pot.

FAMILY: Campanulaceae
SYNONYMS: Campanula
COMMON NAME: Dalmation Bellflower
NATIVE: Dalmatian Mountains in Croatia, Europe
HEIGHT: 20 cm (10 ″)
SPREAD: 20cm (10″)
SOIL TYPE: All, prefers moist soil with good drainage
SOIL PH: Neutral, Alkaline
ASPECT: Sun
UK HARDINESS: Hardy
FLOWERING TIME: Spring / Summer
FLOWER COLOUR: Violet-Blue
NOTES: Keep on the dry side during winter.

Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit