Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Rapido Blue Carpathian Bellflower
- Ideal for sunny borders
- Controlled, mounded plant
- Upturned blue flowers
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: Kieft Seed, PanAmerican Seed
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 5-7 in
- Spread: 5-8 in
- Spacing: 5-8 in
- Temperature: -40°F
- Bloom Color: Blue
Loads of open violet-blue bells appear in late spring through summer on a small compact mound of dark green leaves. An excellent choice for rock gardens, edging and containers.
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Rock Garden |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Additional Information about Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Plug crop time: 7 to 10 weeks
Transplant to finish:9 to 12 weeks
- Earliest C. carpatica up to 4 weeks earlier than other varieties.
- Delivers good young plant and finished plant vigour, while maintaining compact habit.
- Very short harvest window.
- Showy Spring perennial is ideal for high-volume bench run pot plant programs for 4-in./10-cm pots or gallons.
- Versatile suited to patio planters and gardens, as well as an indoor novelty pot plant.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'
Plant in full to partial sun (3 to 6 hours). Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Spring, Late Spring, Summer