A compact and vigorous bellflower, Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Get Mee Blue’ is smothered in starry, violet-blue flowers from late spring into autumn. With a trailing, spreading habit, it’s perfect for softening the edges of pots, rockeries, low walls, and ground cover in borders. This variety is specially bred for a longer flowering season and is ideal in both sun and partial shade.

Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Get Mee Blue’, commonly known as Dalmatian Bellflower, is a reliable, low-growing perennial with excellent garden performance and pollinator appeal.

Perennial

Trailing, Semi-evergreen, Long-flowering

Flowers: May – September Foliage: March – November (may remain evergreen in mild winters)

 

Scientific Name
Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Get Mee Blue’ (named after 19th-century botanist Franz von Portenschlag-Ledermayer; campanula means ‘little bell’ in Latin)

Common Name
Dalmatian Bellflower, Bellflower, Get Mee Bellflower

Origin
Native to the Dalmatian mountains of Croatia; this cultivar bred for extended flowering and compact form

Pruning Tips
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to extend blooming. Trim back after flowering if needed to maintain shape and encourage a second flush

Wildlife Value
Loved by bees and other pollinators – its open, accessible flowers are great for smaller insects

Positioning
Full sun to partial shade. Excellent for pots, wall crevices, gravel gardens, and border edging

Water
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in containers. Prefers evenly moist but not waterlogged soil

Soil
Moist but well-drained soil – tolerates a wide range of conditions, including slightly alkaline or chalky soils

Food
Feed monthly during flowering with a balanced liquid fertiliser, especially if grown in containers

Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets

Sprouts Top Tips
A great choice for creating a cottage-garden feel in small spaces – plant near paths or seating areas where you can enjoy its colour and the hum of visiting bees.