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Campanula
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There are numerous low growing perennial lilac-blue campanulas, but it is the taller growing biennial known as Canterbury Bells which is most commonly sold in seedling punnets. These hardy frost tolerant plants with spikes of bell-shaped flowers do best in cool temperate climates and are a favourite early summer flower in an herbaceous border. Cut stems after flowering and they will flower the following year.
Timing:
Plant autumn to winter for flowers in spring into summer.
Positioning:
Sun to semi-shade;
Height:
45cm
Planting Distance:
30cm
Colour:
Mix of blue, mauve, pink & white.
Use:
Cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, clumps, drifts, cut flowers.
