Dickson's Gold Campanula

Dickson’s Gold is a low-growing perennial bellflower valued for golden foliage and star-shaped blue to lavender-blue flowers. Its compact mound works along a path edge, in a rock garden, or near the front of a mixed border, where the foliage color can contrast with green-leaved plants. ## Foliage and flowers The [Missouri Botanical Garden](https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?gen=Campanula&isprofile=1&taxonid=244576) describes this cultivar as mat-forming, with bright golden-yellow foliage and star-like blue flowers in late spring. The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/89061/campanula-garganica-dicksons-gold/details) notes yellow-green leaves and lavender-blue, star-shaped summer flowers. Flower timing and foliage intensity may vary with weather and light. ## Size and placement This cultivar forms a low mound. Missouri Botanical Garden reports about 3–6 inches tall and 6–18 inches wide; the RHS lists a mature height around 10 cm and a spread within 0.1–0.5 m. Give it room to spread while keeping it visible among taller plants. ## Light, soil, and water Grow in full sun or part shade in moderately moist, well-drained soil. Missouri Botanical Garden notes that some afternoon shade can help maintain foliage color in hot summer climates. Avoid persistently wet soil, especially in winter, and water during prolonged dry spells. ## Maintenance Trim away damaged or untidy growth as needed after flowering. No regular shaping is required for the naturally low, spreading mound. Remove spent flower stems if a tidier appearance is preferred.