
Details
This plant produces clusters of showy violet blue, bell-shaped flowers in early summer that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. They are perfect for edging the front of the flower border or in a large rock garden. They also work well in tubs and mixed containers. Clustered Bellflowers are the county flower of Rutland, England. This easy to grow and reliable plant performs well in full sun or partial shade in many soil conditions. It will spread to make a solid mat of foliage, and will often bloom again in late summer if dead-headed promptly. They make interesting cut flowers as well!
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Campanula glomerata |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 28 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F |
Sun Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Blue-Violet, Medium Blue, Purple, Violet/Lavender |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |