Because of their pretty flowers, bluebells are a popular ornament in many gardens. Some types of bluebells even grow creeping or form thick plant cushions over time through self-seeding. Ideal conditions for planting these specimens as ground cover under trees or in the rock garden.

The dwarf bellflower makes an excellent ground cover

Ground cover for the rock garden

Numerous types of bluebells are ideal for ground-covering planting in the rock garden. Plants for this area are usually short, creeping or cushion-like. In addition to the actual rock garden, this area of life also includes dry stone walls, stone steps and rubble mats. Although most typical rock garden plants prefer sun or at least a predominantly sunny location, specialists in the various types of bellflowers thrive excellently on the shaded wall sides. Another advantage is that in such locations waterlogging cannot form so quickly - deadly for many plants, including the bluebells.

Bellflower as a ground cover for trees and shrubs

Many areas in the garden are temporarily in the shade, but are also temporarily exposed to the sun. At the edge of trees, on walls and buildings, the plants get several hours of sun, depending on the direction, while they are in the shade for the rest of the day. Under light bushes, on the other hand, a kind of filter is created, one speaks of scattered or light shadows. Many types of bluebells also grow in their natural locations at the edge of the forest, which is why such a location is perfect for them.

Bluebells suitable as ground cover

Many of the estimated 300 to 500 different species of bluebells grow rather low and sometimes even creeping. The star bellflower, for example, forms long tendrils, while other varieties tend to develop thick cushions. These are a very pretty sight, especially when they are in bloom.

kind Latin name blossom heyday growth height Special features
Hanging Pad Bellflower Campanula poscharskyana light to dark violet June and July 10 to 15 cm prefers shady locations
Star Bellflower Campanula isophylla light blue or white June and July 10 to 20 cm also for bucket keeping
Dwarf Bellflower Campanula cochleariifolia Light Blue July to August 5 to 15 cm excellent hardiness
Carpathian bellflower Campanula carpatica blue, violet or white June to August 30 to 50 cm numerous varieties
Star Cushion Bellflower Campanula garganica light purple June to August 10 to 20 cm deciduous

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Bluebells in particular harmonize wonderfully with lady's mantle, roses, moss saxifrage, purple bells, whiting carnations and stonecrop.

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Herbs