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Campanula poscharskyana (Trailing bellflower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Campanula poscharskyana
Other names
Trailing bellflower
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Species
C. poscharskyana - C. poscharskyana is a compact, mound-forming to spreading, deciduous perennial with rounded to ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves and panicles of star-shaped, violet-blue flowers from summer into autumn.
Campanula poscharskyana is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Campanula poscharskyana (Trailing bellflower) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. May be invasive as it spreads by underground runners.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Campanula poscharskyana
Other names
Trailing bellflower
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Species
C. poscharskyana - C. poscharskyana is a compact, mound-forming to spreading, deciduous perennial with rounded to ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves and panicles of star-shaped, violet-blue flowers from summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Campanula poscharskyana (Trailing bellflower) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. May be invasive as it spreads by underground runners.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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