Campanula Addenda Bellflower – Purple
Plant description
Campanula Addenda ‘Ambella Purple’ is a winter-hardy bellflower grown as a compact, floriferous garden plant and low ground cover. This listing includes 12 plants supplied in 12 cm nursery pots, with an approximate height of 25 cm at delivery. The plants form dense mounds of green foliage topped with many small, star- to bell-shaped purple flowers, ideal for filling gaps along borders, softening edges, or planting in containers.
In the garden, Campanula Addenda is valued for reliable flowering and a tidy habit. The plant spreads gently to cover bare soil, helping to create a continuous carpet of colour across approximately 2 m² when planted as a group (spacing and growing conditions will affect coverage). It also performs well in pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets where the flowering stems can sit neatly above the foliage.
Plant care
- Light requirements: Best in partial shade or bright, indirect sun. Tolerates morning sun; avoid harsh midday sun in hot periods to prevent stress and faster drying.
- Watering routine: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth. In containers, water when the top layer of soil starts to dry. As a guideline, watering around twice per week is often suitable in mild weather; increase during warm, windy periods.
- Humidity preferences: Normal outdoor humidity is sufficient. Ensure air circulation and avoid consistently wet foliage to reduce risk of mildew.
- Temperature range: Winter hardy. Growth is strongest in cool to mild conditions; the plant rests in winter and returns in spring.
Growth and characteristics
- Plant species: Campanula (Addenda series), ‘Ambella Purple’
- Mature height: Typically low-growing; often around 15–30 cm depending on pruning and conditions
- Leaf or flower type: Dense green foliage with abundant small purple bell/star-shaped blooms
- Growth speed: Moderate; fills in steadily through the season when watered and deadheaded
Placement in the home
Use this set to create continuity across the garden: edge a path, underplant taller perennials, or fill a thin border strip that tends to look bare early in the season. In containers, plant several together in a wide pot for a full, cushion-like look, or combine with grasses and small-leaved companions for contrast. Campanula also works well in balcony boxes where it provides long-lasting colour without becoming unruly.
Care tips
Deadhead regularly by removing faded flowers to encourage continued blooming and a cleaner look. Plant in well-draining soil; in heavy clay, mix in grit or compost to improve structure. In pots, ensure drainage holes are clear and avoid leaving the pot standing in water. A light feed during the flowering season can support repeat bloom, especially in containers.
Shipping
This plant is shipped directly from a Netherlands grower to ensure freshness and plant health during transport.
Plant information
- Plant type: Live outdoor garden plant / ground cover
- Variety: Campanula Addenda ‘Ambella Purple’
- Quantity: 12 plants
- Approximate size at delivery: 25 cm tall
- Pot size: 12 cm
- Flower colour: Purple








