Mini Marvels™ Midnight Bellflower (Campanula)
Perennial
- Vibrant violet bell shaped blooms!
- Attracts pollinators while steering clear of deer.
- Easy to grow, even in tough sites like rock gardens.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part shade, 8" tall and 10-12" wide at maturity
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Description
Bellflowers are relatively low maintenance and can thrive in moist, well-drained soil. If you live in southern regions, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent the plants from overheating. And if you're worried about pesky deer ruining your hard work, Mini Marvels™ 'Midnight' bellflower might just be the perfect solution for you. Not only does it produce stunning deep purple-blue flowers, but it's also relatively resistant to deer. So why not add this beauty to your garden and enjoy the colorful show it puts on?
Details
Common name: Carpathian Bellflower
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Sun (>6 hours sun) to part-shade (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8" X 10-12"
Flower color: Violet-blue
Foliage color:Green
Season of interest: Spring through late summer
Bloom time: Spring through late summer
Features: Container gardening, Proven Winners, pollinator-friendly, deer resistant
Uses: Massing, edging, rock garden, underplanting, cottage garden, beds and borders
How to Grow
Light: Sun (>6 hours sun) to part-shade (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs.
Spacing: 10-12 inches.
Fertilizing: Feed with a general-purpose garden fertilizer in spring as new growth begins. This will help promote vigorous growth.
Winterizing: Many perennials will grow new leaves around the base of the plant after flowering. These should be left on the plant in the fall, as they protect the crown. Clean off old foliage in early spring as new growth emerges.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead after first flush of blooms to encourage new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.