Comments on: Campanula Rotundifolia Sweet Little Harebells

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:54:22 +0000

Rebecca, I’ve seen Campanula rotundifolia while I’ve been out hiking, and the flowers are a pleasure when you spy them. In the garden, they fit easily between other plants.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:23:46 +0000

I was passing by an old hedge today (quite short, but in poor/aged condition) and noticed lovely blue flowers in some parts. At first I thought it was a climbing vine, but upon closer examination it appeared to be this very Campanula (or one extremely similar). It looked lovely, and dressed up the hedge nicely. Might be something I’ll attempt with my hedge one day…:)

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:55:43 +0000

Guild-rez, yes, you have to love plants that not only have such pretty flowers, but don’t require much maintenance. I’ve found them to be very adaptable to a variety of locations too.

By: guild-rez

guild-rez — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:23:06 +0000

I love the little Campanulas too.
Very nice flower and easy to take care of.
- Cheers.

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:31:27 +0000

Rebecca, yes, I love Campanula in the garden. I like C. rotundifolia, as it is a sweet little wildflower too. I found some of the little blue flowers hiding under the fall leaves in the first week of December last year. It definitely made me feel like I was gardening in a warmer zone.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:55:46 +0000

How lovely! The Campanulas are such a nice family. :)

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:30:04 +0000

MNGarden, these flowers have a cottage garden look to them, and seem to fit in well with a natural garden style too. They look more informal in the shade, since the flower stalks will lean over on the surrounding plants in the lower light. I especially appreciate the lingering flowers in late fall, when most of my other perennials have gone dormant.

By: MNGarden

MNGarden — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:57:54 +0000

I’m going to try those in my Z6 shade garden.
Donna