bearded bellflower
Also known as: bearded harebell
A biennial or short-lived perennial, to around 30cm high, with narrowly lance-shaped, slightly toothed, hairy green leaves at the base of the plant. In early summer, upright stems bear nodding, bell-shaped, pale blue, pale violet or sometimes white flowers, with petals edged with fine white hairs
Scientific classification
- Species
- bearded bellflower (Campanula barbata)
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bearded bellflower
Distribution map
Norway, Alps
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bearded bellflower
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bearded bellflower care guide
- Moderate steady moisture, slight soil dryness tolerated briefly
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate steady moisture, slight soil dryness tolerated briefly
Fertilizing
FertilizingPerennial flower diluted feed monthly spring to late summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed; plants will often self-seed in place
Growing
GrowingThrives in well-drained soil in sun or light, part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
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