Campanula 'Rapido Blue'

Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue': Early Bells with Lasting Charm

Compact and floriferous, Campanula 'Rapido Blue' is a fast-blooming gem that brings deep violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers to the garden weeks earlier than most other bellflowers. Its tidy, mounded habit is perfect for edging, containers, or rock gardens, and it continues to flower steadily from late spring into summer. With strong pollinator appeal and a low-maintenance temperament, this petite perennial adds reliable colour and classic form to smaller garden spaces or mixed sun borders.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 15–20 cm
• Spread: 20–25 cm, forming a compact, rounded mound
• Flower Colour: Rich violet-blue
• Flowering Period: Late spring to mid-summer
• Foliage: Small, bright green, rounded leaves; dense and tidy
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately moist to dry soil

Uses and Benefits: Campanula 'Rapido Blue' is ideal for sunny borders, alpine plantings, troughs, and patio containers. Its early bloom time fills the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials, while its compact form makes it perfect for high-visibility locations. Easy-care and long-blooming, it supports bees and brings gentle charm wherever it's planted.

Companion Plants: Combine with the tricolour foliage and soft spikes of Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow', the low-growing magenta mats of Thymus coccineus, and the copper-tinged blades of Carex 'Everglow' for a vibrant, low-profile planting that shines in sun or part shade.

Care Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Water during prolonged dry periods, especially in containers. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom. Cut back lightly after flowering to refresh the plant’s shape. Divide every 2–3 years in early spring if needed.

History: A refined cultivar of Campanula carpatica, 'Rapido Blue' is part of the early-blooming 'Rapido' series developed for compact growth, earlier flowering, and reliable garden performance—ideal for modern landscapes and smaller spaces.

Final Thoughts: With its rich blue bells and early bloom, Campanula 'Rapido Blue' brings lasting colour and quiet beauty to sunny borders—proof that small plants can make a big impression.