Campanula carpatica Rapido ‘Blue’

Description

Campanula carpatica Rapido ‘Blue’

Carpathian Bellflower
USDA Zone: 3-9
This bellflower is considered an improvement on the older ‘Clips’ series displaying excellent vigour and blooming up to 4 weeks earlier. Plants form a low, cushion-shaped mound of small green leaves, with loads of upfacing, open blue bells appearing in late spring through late summer. Will continue blooming for weeks if spent blossoms are regularly removed. Excellent choice for the rock garden, edging and in containers. Performs especially well in regions with cool nights during the summer. Plants should be divided every 2 to 4 years, in spring or fall. Prefers good drainage.

Sun Exposure   Full Sun or Partial Shade

Soil Type   Normal or Sandy or Clay

Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid

Soil Moisture   Average or Moist

Care Level   Easy

Flower Color   Deep Blue

Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid-Summer   Late Summer   Late Spring

Foliage Color   Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form    Alpine & Rock
Border    Containers
Drought Tolerant    Edging
Rabbit Resistant

Flower Head Size   Medium

Height   6-8 inches

Spread    4-8 inches

Foot Traffic    None

Growth Rate    Medium