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Key characteristics

Family: Campanulaceae
Height: 4 to 6 inches
Width: 12 inches
Flower color: Bell-shaped blue, lavender, or white
Foliage color: Green, with serrated edge
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Part shade to full sun
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 4 to 8
Wildlife: May attract pollinators

Groundcovers

Campanula x ‘Birch Hybrid’

Bellflower

Campanula x 'Birch Hybrid' is a delightful perennial bellflower celebrated for its charming bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, lavender, or white. Forming a compact mound of lance-shaped green leaves, this hybrid is well-suited for borders, rock gardens, or containers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it showcases tubular flowers with flared ends. Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to various light conditions, 'Birch Hybrid' is a low-maintenance plant that enhances gardens with its beauty.

Light

Part shade to full sun

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Containers
Borders
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Rockroses · Dianthus · Hardy geraniums · Sea thrifts · Creeping phlox

Design tip

Thread this bellflower through the front of mixed borders to create repeating pockets of color instead of one continuous drift. Scattered groupings feel more natural, encouraging the eye to explore the planting while adding depth and visual movement throughout the design.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)