Campanula Rapunculoides - Organic perennial

Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping Bellflower)

Campanula rapunculoides, commonly known as creeping bellflower, is a vigorous perennial with elegant purple-blue bell-shaped flowers. Blooming abundantly in summer, it is highly attractive to bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Thanks to its creeping rhizomes, Campanula rapunculoides quickly spreads and forms dense ground cover.

Features of Campanula rapunculoides

• Position: sun to partial shade

• Height: 60 – 100 cm in bloom

• Flowering: June – August, purple-blue bells

• Soil: well-drained, not waterlogged

• Growth: creeping, vigorous grower

Garden use

Creeping bellflower is perfect as a natural ground cover in borders, under shrubs, or along edges. Its purple-blue flowers bring a vibrant splash of colour and combine beautifully with other summer-flowering perennials. Because of its spreading growth, it is particularly well-suited for naturalistic plantings and larger garden areas.

Benefits of Campanula rapunculoides

• Abundant flowering and pollinator-friendly.

• Hardy and reliable perennial.

• Quickly covers the ground with its creeping habit.

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting.

Planting tips

Plant in groups for maximum impact. Be aware of its vigorous growth: in smaller borders it can become dominant. Cutting back regularly helps control its spread.