Campanula glomerata (Clustered Bellflower)
Clustered Bellflower, Bellflower, Danesblood (Campanula Glomerata)
Vigorous, charming and eye-catching, Campanula glomerata (Clustered Bellflower) is a useful perennial that brings early color and contrast to the garden. It features bouquets of eye-catching, violet-blue to white, upward facing, bell-shaped flowers, held in dense clusters. They sit atop sturdy leafy stems above basal rosettes of heart-shaped to oval green leaves. These clusters can have up to 15 flowers, therefore the common name of Clustered Bellflower. Blooming for 2-3 weeks from late spring to early summer, this spreading perennial does well in most soils.
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also deer and rabbit resistant and adored by hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
- Grows in sturdy clumps, up to 6-24 in. tall (15-60 cm) and 12-36 in. wide (30-00 cm), depending on cultivars. This plant has a tendency to spread rapidly in rich soils.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for beds, borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers. Campanula glomerata makes excellent cut flowers that last up to 2 weeks in a vase!
- Cut back after flowering, both to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Easily divided in spring or fall.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
- Native to Europe and temperate Asia.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 8
|
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8
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Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring Summer |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring Summer |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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