Rapido Blue Bellflower
Campanula carpatica
kam-PAN-yoo-luh kar-PAT-ih-kuh
Perennials: Rock Star
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A profusion of cup-shaped, wide vivid blue flowers float above the dark green foliage from late spring to late summer if dead-headed regularly. The plant forms a uniform clump making it a good choice for edging, containers, border or rock garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division