'Blue Waterfall' Bellflower (Campanula)
Perennial
- Mounds of charming star-shaped blue flowers!
- Foliage acts as a weed-suppressing ground cover.
- Semi-evergreen, easy to grow & deer-resistant.
- Zones 4-7, sun/ part sun, 8-12” x 18-24” wide at maturity.
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Description
Adaptable and easy to grow, this Campanula thrives adaptable to a variety of garden conditions, thriving in rock gardens, borders, slopes, and containers! It is deer-resistant and cold-hardy, making it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for any landscape.
Details
Patent #: PP13161
Common name: Serbian Bellflower
Zone: 4-7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), Part Sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-12” x 18-24”
Flower color: Purple/ blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, summer, fall, winter
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
Features: Best for beginners, deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, container plant, ground cover
Uses: Border, cottage garden, pollinator garden, massing, accent, container gardening, edging, erosion control
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in light shade in warmer climates, but best in full sun otherwise.
Water: Average moisture; Grows best in moist, well-draining soils.
Spacing: 18”-24”
Fertilizing: Fertilizer needs are low. If you have poor soil, feed during the spring growing season with a light application of slow-release fertilizer.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in cooler climates. To prevent winter damage, add a thin layer of mulch in late fall.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape.
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.