Bearded Bellflower. Short-lived perennial, from a deep tap-root rise rosettes of narrow, roughly hairy leaves, from the centre of which comes a leafless stem carrying several, lavender-blue, pendent bells, bearded on the inside. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Campanula barbata
Short-lived perennial, from a deep tap-root rise rosettes of narrow, roughly hairy leaves, from the centre of which comes a leafless stem carrying several, lavender-blue, pendent bells, bearded on the inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Campanula |
|---|---|
| Species | barbata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bearded Bellflower |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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