Product Description
Campanula c. 'Starbright' PPAF CPBRAF (30)ct Flat
Proven Winners® MINI MARVELS Series
A Miniature Marvel for Your Garden
Part of the delightful MINI MARVELS™ Series, Campanula carpatica 'Starbright' is a charming Carpathian Bellflower known for its exceptionally compact habit and pure white, star-shaped flowers. This cultivar is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to small garden spaces, rock gardens, or as a neat edging along borders and pathways. 'Starbright' brings a profusion of blooms from late spring through late summer, creating a delightful display that attracts hummingbirds and bees while remaining resistant to deer.
- Botanical Name: Campanula carpatica 'Starbright' PPAF CPBRAF
- Common Name: Carpathian Bellflower, Bellflower
- Series: MINI MARVELS™
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height: 6.0 - 8.0 inches
- Spread: 10.0 - 12.0 inches
- Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
- Flower Color: Pure White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hours direct sun), Part Shade (4-6 hours direct sun)
- Water Requirements: Average
- Soil Quality: Average, Fertile
- Soil Chemistry: Acidic (pH < 7.0), Neutral (pH = 7.0)
- Bloomtime: Late Spring, Early Summer, Midsummer, Late Summer
- Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees
- Resistant To: Deer
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Garden Style: Eclectic, Rock Garden, Woodland Shade
- Other Features: Border Plant, Container, Edging, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
- Origin: Not Native to North America
Native Habitat: Campanula carpatica is native to the Carpathian Mountains, a mountain range forming an arc roughly 1,500 km long across Central and Eastern Europe. It thrives in rocky, mountainous regions, often found in crevices and slopes with well-drained soil. This origin contributes to its adaptability to rock gardens and its preference for good drainage.
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Front of the Border Edging: Its compact size makes 'Starbright' ideal for lining the front of flower beds and walkways, creating a crisp and clean edge with its bright white blooms.
- Rock Gardens: Mimicking its native habitat, this bellflower thrives in rock gardens, adding delicate beauty amongst stones and other alpine plants.
- Containers: 'Starbright' is perfectly suited for container gardening, whether in individual pots or mixed arrangements on patios and balconies.
- Mass Planting: To create a truly stunning visual impact, plant 'Starbright' in masses. The numerous white flowers will form a beautiful carpet of color, perfect for filling in small garden areas or creating drifts along pathways. Space plants 10-12 inches apart to allow for their spread.
- Woodland Shade Gardens: While it enjoys sun, 'Starbright' also tolerates part shade, making it a lovely addition to woodland-themed gardens, especially in warmer climates where afternoon shade is beneficial.
Hardiness: Campanula carpatica 'Starbright' is a remarkably hardy perennial, thriving in a wide range of temperatures from USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8. This means it can withstand cold winters and hot summers across much of the United States.
Planting and Cultivation:
- Planting Time: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall to allow the plant to establish before winter.
- Location: Choose a location that receives full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the best flowering. In hotter southern climates, afternoon shade can help prolong the bloom period and keep the foliage looking its best.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is moist but very well-drained. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage. While adaptable, it prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Gently remove the plant from its container and place it in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Fill the hole with soil and lightly firm it down. Water thoroughly after planting.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during the first growing season, to help establish a strong root system. Once established, 'Starbright' has average water needs. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
- Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced, all-purpose garden fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer and maintain a tidy appearance.
- Maintenance: In early spring, clean away any dead or damaged foliage from the previous year. Light thinning of crowded stems can also improve air circulation.
- Winterizing: In colder regions (Zones 3-5), a light layer of mulch can be applied in late fall to help protect the crown of the plant during winter.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
