Campanula trachelium (Bats-in-the-belfry)

Botanical name

Campanula trachelium

Other names

Bats-in-the-belfry, Nettle-leaved bellflower, Throatwort

Genus

Campanula Campanula

Species

C. trachelium - C. trachelium is an upright, woody-based perennial with ovate, toothed, nettle-like, bristly, mid-green leaves and, in summer, stout, sometimes red-flushed stems bear short racemes of tubular, short-stalked, mid-blue to lilac, or white flowers.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright

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Colour

Flower

Lilac, Blue, White in Summer

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

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

Basal cuttings, Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Campanula trachelium (Bats-in-the-belfry) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained in partial shade or sun. Will need staking in exposed situations.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

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