Campanula elatines: complete guide
Campanula elatines
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Overview
Campanula elatines, known as Adriatic Bellflower or Piedmont Bellflower, is a distinctive alpine plant from the southern Alps. This delicate mountain flower produces small blue flowers and is ideal for rock gardens and alpine troughs. With its compact growth, it's a true jewel for alpine gardens.
Appearance and Bloom
This plant grows only 15-25 cm tall and forms dense, compact rosettes. Flowers are small, bright blue, and appear from May through October. The blooming period is remarkably long for an alpine plant. Branching stems carry many flowers simultaneously.
Ideal Location
Campanula elatines thrives in full sun to partial shade. This alpine plant prefers cool, windy locations. Perfect for rock gardens, south-facing troughs, and alpine containers where moisture doesn't stagnate.
Soil Requirements
Essential is very well-draining, sandy soil. Add grit or small stones for optimal drainage. Neutral to slightly acidic pH (6-7) is ideal. This plant cannot tolerate wet feet, so drainage is crucial.
Watering
Water carefully, especially during the growing season. Ensure soil never becomes waterlogged. Check regularly that the top 1 cm is dry before watering again. Water minimally in winter months.
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Pruning
Pruning is usually unnecessary. Only remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. After blooming, stems can be cut short to maintain compactness.
Maintenance Calendar
March-April: Light fertilization. May-October: Regular deadheading. October-November: Winter preparation, keep slightly moist. December-February: Minimal care, keep dry.
Winter Hardiness
Campanula elatines is hardy to approximately -15 to -20 degrees Celsius. In very harsh climates, protection can be beneficial. The plant prefers dry winters to wet.
Companion Plants
Pairs well with other alpine plants like Saxifraga, small Sedum, and Sempervivum. Also suitable for borders with Dianthus and Phlox subulata for color contrast.
Closing Remarks
Campanula elatines is a rare jewel for alpine gardens with extended blooming. Available at specialty nurseries and retailers like OBI and Hornbach. For alpine design inspiration, visit gardenworld.app/en. Plant this enchanting mountain flower and enjoy small blue beauty (gardenworld.app/en).
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