The hanging cushion bellflower is an undemanding but profusely flowering perennial. Choose your favorite from these 4 flavors.
Funnel- and star-shaped flowers are characteristic of the hanging cushion bellflower. The perennial is a popular ground cover, but is also popular for planting in tubs and used to beautify balconies and patios. Depending on the variety, the hanging cushion bellflower prefers a location in the sun to semi-shade, then you can enjoy the rich blooms from June to September.
Hanging Bellflower Varieties
No matter which variety you choose, all hanging cushion bluebells are easy to care for. Only when planting in tubs do you have to make sure that the soil never dries out. Blossomed-out inflorescences can simply be cut off, which not only makes for a visually more beautiful picture, it also promotes reblooming.
Lisduggan Hanging Cushion Bellflower
The hanging cushion bellflower 'Lisduggan' is a variety that blooms well and requires little maintenance. Only a pruning of the faded inflorescences is recommended. The best time for this is autumn, from September to October. You need about 6 to 9 plants per square meter.
| Campanula poscharskyana 'Lisduggan' (Campanula poscharskyana 'Lisduggan') |
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| Growth: | carpet-like, spreading flat, stoloniferous |
| Growth: | 15 - 20 cm |
| Growth: | 20 - 30 cm |
| Usage: | Rock garden, wall crowns, green roofs |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | dry to fresh, well-drained, sandy, mineral-like |
Hanging Cushion Bellflower 'Snowvine'
The 'Schneeranke' variety of the hanging cushion bellflower is not only a perfect ground cover, but also well suited for planting in containers. But you should make sure to water the perennial regularly. You can enjoy the pure white flowers well into September.
| Pendant Bellflower 'Schneeranke' (Campanula poscharskyana 'Schneeranke') |
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| Growth: | racy, cushion-forming |
| Growth: | 10 - 15 cm |
| Special feature: | long tendrils, pure white flowers |
| Usage: | Stone plants, balcony, tubs |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | humous, permeable |
Hanging Cushion Bellflower 'Stella'
The numerous, star-shaped flowers of the 'Stella' variety shine in dark violet. This hanging cushion bellflower is a low-growing variety that spreads out like a carpet on the ground. Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella' is hardy and perfect for the rock garden.
| Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella' (Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella') |
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| Growth: | carpet-like, mat-like, clumpy |
| Growth: | 10 - 15 cm |
| Growth: | 25 - 30 cm |
| Usage: | Rock gardens, green roofs, tubs |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | permeable, high nutrient requirement |
Hanging Cushion Bellflower 'Bluevine'
The hanging cushion bluebell variety 'Blauranke' is a strong-growing perennial that does well in both sunny and partially shaded locations. Bald spots in the bed are quickly a thing of the past with this groundcover perennial.
| Campanula poscharskyana 'Blauranke') |
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| Growth: | flat, spreading, stoloniferous |
| Growth: | 10 - 12 cm |
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Usage: | Rock gardens, green roofs, wall crowns |
| Location: | Sun to partial shade |
| Floor: | permeable, low nutrient requirement |
