Carpathian Bellflower
- Botanical Name
- Campanula carpatica
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 8
- Height
- 6 to 12 inches
- Width
- 6 to 12 inches
- Flowers
- Early to midsummer: blue, purple, white
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Planting & Care
- Performs best when given even moisture and not allowing the soil to become too wet or too dry
- Site in part shade where summers are especially hot
- Mulch to keep roots cool in summer
- Cut back any summer stressed foliage to encourage newer, healthier growth
- Divide in spring or fall every 2-3 years to maintain vigor
- Problems
- Slugs
- Varieties
- Blue Clips - blue flowers, 6-8"
- China Doll - lavender flowers
- Wedgewood Blue - sky-blue flowers, 6"
- Turbinata - purplish blue flowers, 6-9"
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