Rapido Blue Bellflower
Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Pronunciation: kam-PAN-yoo-luh kar-PAT-ih-kuh
SKU #40839
| 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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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.