Rapido Blue Bellflower
Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
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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Light | Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Early spring to summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 7 in. tall, 6 to 8 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
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 | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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