How big does Carpathian bellflower grow?

About 25 cm × 30 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 10–30 cm × 10–30 cm.

What soil does Carpathian bellflower grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Is Carpathian bellflower hardy?

Hardy down to -40 °C (USDA zone 3, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Carpathian bellflower flower?

Flowering: May–August, blue, purple, white.

How much water does Carpathian bellflower need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

How much does Carpathian bellflower cost?

It sells for roughly €2.90 to €6.90 in local shops, depending on size.

Carpathian bellflower

Campanula carpatica

Carpathian bellflower (Campanula carpatica) is a perennial that reaches 25 cm × 30 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about €2.90.

Illustration of Carpathian bellflower — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

Carpathian bellflower is a low, cushion-forming perennial that is covered for weeks from early summer with upward-facing blue, purple or white bells. It suits rock gardens, bed edges and pots, in sun or light part shade, in soil that drains well but does not dry out. Deadheading and dividing it every two or three years keep it looking good for longer.

Watch out for

Slugs and snails like to eat it, especially the fresh shoots in spring. It is short-lived: in heavy soil that stays wet in winter it dies out quickly, and without division the centre thins within a few years. In Central Europe it scorches and stops flowering in hot, dry summer weeks unless it has afternoon shade and watering. Powdery mildew and rust also occur.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 25 cm × 30 cm
Hardiness: down to -40 °C
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–August, blue, purple, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	25 cm × 30 cm
Ultimate size	10–30 cm × 10–30 cm
Hardiness	down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Flowering	May–August, blue, purple, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	30 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For children	Non-toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €2.90

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €2.90 – €6.90

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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