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Rapido Blue Bellflower
Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Pronunciation: kam-PAN-yoo-luh kar-PAT-ih-kuh
SKU #40839
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 7 in. tall, 6 to 8 in. wide.
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| Description | Low growing clumps of dark green foliage smothered by lovely, upturned-bell-shaped, blue flowers that arrive earlier in spring than most, creating a delightful, colorful carpet for several months into summer. A favorite perennial for rock gardens and cottage borders. A lovely filler for mixed container plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in moist, very well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hottest climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in spring, repeat during growing season. |
Details
| Description | Low growing clumps of dark green foliage smothered by lovely, upturned-bell-shaped, blue flowers that arrive earlier in spring than most, creating a delightful, colorful carpet for several months into summer. A favorite perennial for rock gardens and cottage borders. A lovely filler for mixed container plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in moist, very well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hottest climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in spring, repeat during growing season. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rapido Blue Bellflower produce flowers?
Early spring to summer
Is Rapido Blue Bellflower evergreen or deciduous?
Rapido Blue Bellflower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Rapido Blue Bellflower?
Rapido Blue Bellflower is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Rapido Blue Bellflower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Rapido Blue Bellflower grow?
Rapido Blue Bellflower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Rapido Blue Bellflower in my landscape?
Rapido Blue Bellflower is suitable for: Border, Container, Edging.
What color are Rapido Blue Bellflower flowers?
Rapido Blue Bellflower produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Rapido Blue Bellflower?
Rapido Blue Bellflower has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Rapido Blue Bellflower?
Good companion plants for Rapido Blue Bellflower include: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Rapido Blue Bellflower?
Thrives in moist, very well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hottest climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in spring, repeat during growing season.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.