Campanula Samantha (Bellflower)

Compact and well-behaved, Campanula ‘Samantha’ is a mat-forming perennial with short sprays of fragrant, upward-facing, cup-shaped, blue-violet flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm). Blooming from early to mid-summer, the flowers are borne above the lush foliage of deep green leaves. They will re-bloom sporadically if deadheaded.

Compact and well-behaved, Campanula 'Samantha' is a mat-forming perennial with short sprays of fragrant, upward-facing, cup-shaped, blue-violet flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm). Blooming from early to mid-summer, the flowers are borne above the lush foliage of deep green leaves. They will re-bloom sporadically if deadheaded. Slowly spreading, this eye-catching Bellflower is perfect for rock gardens, edging, growing in containers, or as a groundcover.

  • Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 10-16 in. wide (25-40 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils.
  • Ideal for beds, borders, garden edging, ground cover, rock gardens, and containers.
  • Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low-care perennial is also rabbit resistant.
  • Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Campanula – Bellflowers
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid)
Height 4"
– 6"
(10cm
– 15cm)
Spread 10"
– 2'
(25cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 16″ (40cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden