Campanula lactiflora
milky bellflower
Tall, branching stems bearing clusters of deep lilac or slate-blue bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September among...
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Plant description
Tall, branching stems bearing clusters of deep lilac or slate-blue bell-shaped flowers appear from July to September among toothed, mid-green leaves. This tall bellflower is a cottage garden classic and is perfect towards the back of a mixed or herbaceous border. It's a happy companion for old roses, it self-seeds freely, and the flower colour is retained best in partial shade.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Campanula lactiflora:
Protect the tender foliage from slugs and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and prevent seeding. Apply a generous mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in spring. Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in spring before the flowers appear.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
