Campanula rotundifolia
Harebell is a delicate UK‑native perennial with slender stems and dainty, nodding bell‑shaped flowers in soft violet‑blue. Its airy, graceful habit brings a sense of lightness to meadows, dry banks, rock gardens, and coastal plantings. It pairs beautifully with Wild Thyme and Kidney Vetch, both of which are also available in our store and are pet friendly.
🌿 Full Sun, Part Sun
🌿 Pet Friendly
🌿 Medium Pollen
🌿 Growth Habit: Returns each year; spreads gently by seed and short creeping rhizomes
🌿 Small flower; Height & Spread = 10–30 cm tall × 10–25 cm wide
🌿 Wildlife Value: Excellent for bees, especially small solitary species, and a valuable nectar source in dry, open habitats.
Care: Harebell thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soil and prefers full sun, though it tolerates part sun. It is drought tolerant once established and ideal for dry borders, gravel gardens, and meadow-style plantings. Water during prolonged dry spells in its first year. Suitable for small to medium pots with a minimum depth and diameter of 15–20 cm. When planting in the ground, leave around 20–25 cm of space to allow its clump to expand naturally. It self-seeds lightly; removing spent flowers before seed pods form will reduce spread. Semi-evergreen in mild winters and reliably perennial.
Allergen Information: Low to medium pollen. Flowers from June to September, with pollen levels highest in midsummer. Individual sensitivities can vary and may develop over time. Pocket Wilds accepts no responsibility for any allergic reaction.
Pet Safety Notice: “Pet Friendly” means this plant is generally considered safe to be touched, sniffed, or lightly ingested by dogs and cats; however, no plant should be deliberately eaten in large quantities, as digestive upset may occur if it’s unfamiliar to the body. Individual allergies or sensitivities can also develop at any time, so Pocket Wilds always suggests supervision when introducing new plants to curious hands, paws, or mouths.
Fun Fact: In folklore, Harebells were sometimes called “fairy bells,” believed to ring when fairies gathered. They were also thought to be used by witches to summon spirits — a reminder of how magical these tiny flowers once seemed.
