Campanula glomerata 'Bells and Whistles' PPAF CPBRAF

Bells Series

Campanula 'Bells and Whistles' Clustered Bellflower

Common Name: Clustered Bellflower

These long blooming perennials are a great source of late spring and early summer color. The Bells series provides a spectacular floral show over dense mounds of green foliage. Use these plants to line borders or in mass plantings for a head turning display.

Dark violet-blue flowers. Very upright. Later to bloom than other C. glomerata.

Height:

24.0-28.0 Inches

Spread:

22.0-26.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

A member of GROUP 1:

This group of Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained.

Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade. Taller varieties may require staking.

Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact and will help to prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms.

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