Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels Midnight - Tussock bellflower
Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels Midnight
Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels Midnight
Tussock Bellflower
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Description
Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels™ ‘Midnight’, a small Carpathian bellflower that is perennial and carpet-forming, has been selected for its long, deep violet flowering and particularly compact growth. Its bell-shaped flowers follow on from May-June until the end of summer and almost completely cover the foliage. Perfectly hardy and easy to grow, it is a reliable choice for borders, rock gardens and containers.
This variety belongs to the Campanulaceae family. The species Campanula carpatica, commonly called Carpathian bellflower, is a herbaceous perennial native to the Carpathian Mountains in central and eastern Europe (Czech Republic-Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine), where it colonises limestone scree, cliffs and stony meadows at medium and high altitudes.
The cultivar Mini Marvels™ ‘Midnight’ is a horticultural selection from the American nursery Walters Gardens, distributed in the Proven Winners range from 2025. It is part of the MINI MARVELS™ series, which brings together several Carpathian bellflowers that are particularly compact, 15 to 20 cm tall : ‘Midnight’ bears very deep purple flowers.
The plant develops a cushion-shaped clump. Its leaves are heart-shaped to rounded, finely toothed, 2 to 4 cm long, bright green to dark green and slightly glossy. In temperate climates, the foliage is semi-evergreen: it remains present throughout winter in regions with mild winters. The fine flowering stems are tightly packed together; they carry bell-shaped flowers, 2-3 cm wide, facing upwards.
Mini Marvels™ ‘Midnight’ grows quickly, reaching its mature size within two to three seasons. It is very hardy, withstanding temperatures well below –20 °C in well-drained soil, but doesn't like stagnant moisture in winter.
Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels™ ‘Midnight’ is an alpine plant that dislikes both very hot climates and excessively dry summers. Above all, it is an excellent plant for rock gardens and borders. It will quickly fill gaps in paving or an old wall, as well as the tops of low walls. This small plant forms a lovely groundcover at the base of roses and other shrubs, provided it is exposed to the sun. It also grows very well in troughs or pots. To accompany it, consider other rock garden perennials: Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’, blue fescue ‘Elijah Blue’ and Campanula carpatica ‘Clips’ white. They create durable, easy-care carpets.
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Botanical data
Campanula
carpatica
Mini Marvels Midnight
Campanulaceae
Tussock Bellflower
Campanula cordifolia, Campanula dasycarpa, Campanula oreophila, Neocodon carpaticus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Campanula carpatica Mini Marvels Midnight enjoys moist to not-too-dry soil, light, even lime-bearing and stony, but dislikes waterlogging, which rots its roots. It requires perfectly drained but slightly moist soil to thrive. Plant it in non-scorching sun or partial shade, sheltered from strong winds which dry it out. This alpine plant does not appreciate either very hot climates or very dry summers. Watch out for attacks from slugs and snails in spring. They can destroy a young plant that is not yet well established. Use non-toxic baits... or else adopt toads, which are fond of slugs and snails!
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.