In gardens, they are best in massed planting in borders or among shrubs. The plants prefer cool or warm zones; not suitable for the tropics or hot, dry regions. The plant thrives in lightly shaded to sunny locations in well-drained soil. Canterbury Bells grows nicely in flower beds, borders, and containers. Seeds take 14-21 days to germinate. Keep well watered.
This is a long lived and easy perennial here in zone 5 .
The most widespread [i]Campanula[/i] species, distributed through much of the northern half of the Northern Hemisphere. It has lovely bell-shaped violet-blue flowers, slender leaves on the flower stems, and round basal leaves (often not present in mature plants), which is what the species name [i]rotundifolia[/i] means.
This plant can spread rather aggressively, but given the right spot can be very attractive. The drooping, cherry-colored flowers are huge and rather unique. It's not fussy about soil, and mine has done well in full sun - part shade. It lasts quite well as a cut flower.
Caution: This species is extremely invasive in North America!
Upward facing flowers. Bluestone says it has no equal as an edging plant. Can stay evergreen in the south.
Native, natural habitat is in moist, open woods and borders of woods, wooded streamsides, and thickets.
Beautiful! This wildflower is a cousin of the native Campanulas. About 9” tall, this plant blooms non-stop all summer.
Honey bees get nectar and pollen from this plant
This plant has grown rather slowly in my zone 5 garden. I love the color and shape of the flowers. While not quite as showy as some of my other campanula, it is a nice background plant because of it's height. Blooms in late spring/early summer; does not seem prone to disease or insect problems. Seems to bloom better when it is not crowded by other plants.
