Campanula carpatica 'F1 Blue' is a lovely lavender-blue-flowered variety of this easily-grown campanula. It covers its low mounds of foliage with upward-facing blue bells for weeks in summer. The flowers are held on short stems above dainty heart shaped, bright green leaves

This dwarf, perennial campanula forms low-growing floriferous mounds that slowly spread to form an attractive ground cover. It is useful for rockeries, alpine troughs and containers and is robust enough to be used as path edging or planted at the front of a border. Excellent in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes it will bring pockets of freshness to the most sizzling summer day.

Hardy to -34°C (-30°F), Campanula carpatica is semi-evergreen to evergreen in warm winter climates. They are sun lovers and are easily grown in ordinary free draining soil. Deadheading will promote additional flowering.
The flowers are attractive to bees and can be used as cut flowers. With their ease of production and showy displays, no wonder Campanula carpatica has become very popular in today’s landscapes.

Sowing: Sow indoors in autumn to mid spring (Sept-March for flowering in April-August.)
Or sow in late spring (March to April) for flowering in July-August.
The species can also be grown from seed directly sown outdoors in autumn or after the last frost.

The seeds should be sown on the surface of the compost, press lightly into the compost but do not cover as they need light to germinate. The compost should be kept moist at all times.
Cover the seed container with a piece of glass or clear plastic and leave in a temperature of around 16 to 18°C (60 to 65°F) in a position which receives diffused light.
Germination between 14 and 28 days. Once some of the seeds have germinated air should be admitted gradually otherwise the seedlings may damp off.
When seedlings have their first pair of true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots to grow on in a coldframe. When large enough, plant out into their final position plant out 30 to 38cm (12 to 15in) apart. Avoid planting out seedlings until all threat of frost has passed.

Cultivation:
Campanulas are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. They require an average amount of water, as they do not tolerate really wet or overly dry conditions. Root zones that remain waterlogged tend to get root rot pathogens and can quickly lead to losses. Overly dry growing conditions greatly reduce quality and delay flowering. When watering is necessary, water plants thoroughly, and then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. During the growing season apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.
Deadheading spent blooms, though tedious, is easily done with a fingernail and will extend the bloom period. Campanulas can generally be grown free of insects and plant pathogens but slugs can damage tender new foliage,
In very hot summer climates Campanulas prefer part shade and will benefit from a summer mulch which helps keep root zone cool. Cut plants back to basal growth if foliage depreciates in summer.
Propagate Carpathian bellflower by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer.

Plant Uses:
Rock gardens, border fronts, path edging, Hanging baskets, window boxes, pots and containers.

Nomenclature:
The common name Carpathian bellflower or Carpathian harebell is derived from their native origin, the Carpathian Mountains of Eastern Europe. In Latin, the name campanula means “little bell” and refers to the bell shape of the flowers.