Bellflower - Samantha
The Bellflower Samantha, 'Campanula ‘Samantha’, has showy, compact blue-violet flowers with dark green foliage. The flowers are 1” wide and very fragrant.
This ground cover is best used in rock gardens, as an edging or in tubs and pots. ‘Samantha’ blooms from early summer to late spring and will sometimes repeat flowering in autumn.
It has a plant height of 6-8” and a spread of 18-24”. ‘Samantha’ should be planted in full sun, but will tolerate morning shade and will do well in all types of soil.
Try ‘Samantha’ with Coreopsis ‘Early Sunrise’, Rudbeckia ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’ or Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’
Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained.
This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers.
* Deer resistant
* Blue-violet flowers
* Long bloom period
Plant Facts
| Family | Campanula 'Samantha' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 6 - 8 inches |
| Mature Spread | 8 - 12 inches |
| Soil | Loam, Sandy |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Moisture | Dry to Moist |
| Mature Form | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Blue, Violet |
| Fall Color | Green |
Quick Overview
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