Pearl Deep Blue Bellflower (Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue')
kam-PAN-yew-lah kar-PAT-ih-kah 'Pearl Deep Blue'
Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Campanulaceae Family
Cup-shaped, upward-facing vivid blue-violet flowers. Mound of dark green foliage.
Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue' is a compact, mounding bellflower prized for its numerous, outward-facing, vivid blue-violet bell-shaped flowers. An improvement on the older Clips series, it offers larger blooms over a long flowering season from early summer into fall, especially when spent flowers are removed. Its tidy mound of dark green foliage stays low and neat, making it a versatile choice for small spaces.
Pros
Long bloom time from early summer into fall, especially with deadheading
Compact, mounding habit suited to borders, edging, rock gardens, and containers
Easy-care and rabbit resistant
Improved selection of the classic Clips series with larger blooms
Cons
Susceptible to slugs, snails, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot in damp conditions
Dislikes soggy winter soil; needs good drainage
Benefits from division every 2-4 years to stay vigorous
Plant Data
Mature Size
8 - 12 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance
Medium : Moderate
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, For a Shady Spot, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Medium, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Partial Sun Perennials, Small Perennials, Summer Blooming Perennials
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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