Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
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A low growing perennial that forms neat, compact mounds of small, green, toothed lance-shaped foliage. One of the earliest cultivars to flower, has numerous, outward facing, vivid violet-blue, bell-shaped single flowers which are borne on short stalks sitting just above its foliage providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue' (Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue')
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- 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
Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue' pictures
Distribution of Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
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Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in well-drained soil preferably in full sun to partial shade. Avoid wet winter conditions, adding a mineral mulch to the soil surface can be beneficial.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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