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 |