Campanula Carpatica ‘Rapido Blue’, Carpathian Bellflower, Zones 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 to part shade.

Soil type: most,

Soil PH: all

Soil Moisture: average to moist, can tolerate dry soils and prefers good drainage

Care level: Easy

Flower color: Deep blue

Bloom time: early spring to late summer (deadheading will prolong blooming time)

Foliage Color: Light green

Uses and Characteristics: Accent: Good Texture/Form, Alpine & Rock, Drought tolerant Border, Containers, Rabbit Resistant, Edging

Flower head size: small

Height: 15-20 cm (6-8”)

Spread: 10-20 cm (4-8”)

Growth Rate: mediumPropagation: By division in spring or fall.

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