Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000262
01/01/98
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10 Height: 12 in Spacing: 18 in Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: Blue, white
Comments: Carpathian Bellflower is useful in rock gardens or at the front of flower beds. It produces blue or white flowers and grows into a mat. Preferred growing conditions are semi-shade and a well-drained fertile loam. In hot climates, keep the root zone cool by mulching. If grown in sun, more water is needed. Carpathian Bellflower needs winter protection and may die out in dry weather.
Propagation: Division may be done in spring or fall. Seed may be planted outdoors in late spring or early summer with flowering occurring the following year. The seed is fine and may be hard to handle. Seed planted indoors germinates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Cultivars:
'Alba' - White flowers
'Blue Clips' - Violet-blue flowers produced through
most of the summer.
'China Doll' - Large lavender-blue flowers.
'Jingle Bells' - Flowers in shades of blue, lilac and
white.
'White Clips' - White flowers.
References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Wayside Gardens 1996, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1995, White Flower Farm 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1997,Studebaker Nurseries 1998.