Carpathian bellflower and Dalmatian bellflower are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers, ground cover, container, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Campanula carpatica 25 cm × 30 cm after 10 years
Carpathian bellflower is a low, cushion-forming perennial that is covered for weeks from early summer with upward-facing blue, purple or white…
Campanula portenschlagiana 15 cm × 50 cm after 10 years
A low bellflower that forms a tight cushion; from late spring to midsummer its small, ivy-like leaves almost disappear under violet-blue bells. It…
Carpathian bellflower grows larger: 25 cm × 30 cm after ten years, against 15 cm × 50 cm for Dalmatian bellflower.
Carpathian bellflower is hardier: down to -40 °C, against -34 °C for Dalmatian bellflower.
Dalmatian bellflower tolerates drought better than Carpathian bellflower.
Dalmatian bellflower needs less care than Carpathian bellflower.
Carpathian bellflower is cheaper: about €4.70 at the size usually planted, against about €6.80 for Dalmatian bellflower.
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Feature
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Carpathian bellflower
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Dalmatian bellflower
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| Group | Perennial | Ground cover |
| Size after 10 years | 25 cm × 30 cm | 15 cm × 50 cm |
| Ultimate size | 10–30 cm × 10–30 cm | 8–20 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowering | May–August, blue, purple, white | May–August, purple, blue |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Low | Medium |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Planting distance | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €4.70 | approx. €6.80 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 13, 2026
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