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Campanula glomerata var. acaulis (Clustered Bellflower)

Dwarf Clustered Bellflower

Campanula glomerata var. acaulis, Dwarf Clustered Bellflower, Purple flowers

Campanula glomerata var. acaulis (Clustered Bellflower) is a low-growing spreading perennial with upward facing, bell-shaped, deep-purple flowers held in dense clusters. Blooming mostly from late spring to early summer, the flowers are borne atop sturdy leafy stems above a spreading rosette of ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Perfect for edging, this Bellflower is also well-suited to containers or rock gardens.

  • Grows in sturdy clumps, up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). It has a tendency to spread rapidly in rich soils.
  • Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
  • Ideal for beds, borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers.
  • Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also deer and rabbit resistant and adored by hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
  • Cut back after flowering, both to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
  • Easily divided in spring or fall.
  • Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula
Common names Clustered Bellflower, Bellflower
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Campanulastrum americanum (American Bellflower)
Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion Blue’ (Peach-Leaved Bellflower)
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Campanula cochlearifolia (Fairy’s Thimble)
Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’ (Spotted Bellflower)
Campanula ‘Viking’ (Bellflower)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula
Common names Clustered Bellflower, Bellflower
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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