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Campanula (Bellflower) – supplied in a 2-litre pot
Plant Highlights: Long-lasting bell-shaped flowers • Excellent for borders and containers • Attractive to bees • Reliable summer colour
Overview
Campanula, commonly known as Bellflower, is a much-loved herbaceous perennial valued for its elegant bell-shaped blooms and long flowering season. As this product is listed without a species or cultivar, flower colour, plant height and growth habit may vary, but all Campanula selections are appreciated for their charming flowers and suitability for cottage-style and naturalistic planting.
Ideal for borders, patio containers and informal gardens, Campanula provides reliable colour through summer and combines well with roses, salvias and other herbaceous perennials.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Campanula (cultivar unspecified) |
| Common Name | Bellflower |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Supplied Form | 2-litre pot |
| Flower Colour | Varies by cultivar |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | 15–90 cm (varies by cultivar) |
| Mature Spread | 30–60 cm (varies by cultivar) |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Most Campanula perform best where the soil retains some moisture during the growing season but does not become waterlogged in winter.
Water regularly while the plant is establishing and during prolonged dry spells. Applying organic mulch in spring helps conserve moisture and maintain healthy soil.
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making Campanula a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Pruning
Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer flowering period where appropriate. Cut old stems back after flowering or in late winter before new growth begins.
Perfect For
- Herbaceous borders
- Cottage gardens
- Pollinator-friendly planting
- Patio containers
- Front and middle of borders
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2-litre pot
- Herbaceous perennial
- Produces attractive bell-shaped flowers in summer
- Flower colour and growth habit vary depending on the cultivar supplied
- Best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil
Note: The product description identifies this as a Campanula without specifying the species or cultivar. To avoid inaccurate information, only characteristics common to the genus have been included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 90cm high· 60cm wide
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