Campanula trachelium
bellflower / bats-in-the-belfry
This attractive perennial is often found in hedges or woodland edges. Its bristly, nettle-like leaves form a basal...
approx 150 seeds
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Plant description
This attractive perennial is often found in hedges or woodland edges. Its bristly, nettle-like leaves form a basal clump, from which stout upright stems appear from midsummer to early autumn, bearing gorgeous lavender blue bells. In the garden, it looks wonderful when incorporated into naturalised planting schemes.
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
Growing instructions:
Surface sow from January to May indoors onto moist well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seeds with soil, light is required for germination. Propagate at 18-20°C, germination occurs around 14-28 days. Once germinated, ventilate to prevent damping off. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 9cm pots, grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out once the risk of frost has passed with 50cm spacing. Seeds can also be sown outdoors directly from May to June.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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