creeping bellflower
Also known as: rover bellflower
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial sending up tall upright stems with green, lance-shaped foliage and outward facing, white, bell-shaped flowers providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides)
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping bellflower
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Alps
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping bellflower
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creeping bellflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to promote extended blooms
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn and by basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade avoiding wet conditions in winter. A semi-shade position will ensure the best flower colour is preserved. Will need staking in exposed sites. For more information see staking perennials.
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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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