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Campanula glomerata 'Superba'
clustered bellflower
Producing dense heads of large, purple, bell-shaped flowers, which rise above rosettes of oval, mid-green leaves, Campanula glomerata 'Superba' adds...
An obvious choice for the cottage wall, though it is quite stately so would enhance a formal flower border equally well
Plant description
This beautiful bellflower is perfect for a sunny cottage-style or herbaceous border and is equally happy 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
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Campanula glomerata Superba:
Stake with brushwood or canes early in the season to support the upright stems. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period and reduce unwanted self-seeding. Cut back the faded flowering stems in late summer to neaten the plant and encourage possible late blooms. Divide congested clumps in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
The Chelsea Chop (and other methods of extending the flowering season)
Many gardeners who are happy, even gung-ho, with the secateurs when pruning shrubs and climbers are surprisingly reluctant to take the shears to herbaceous perennials. Maybe this is because it just doesn't seem quite right to be cutting back all that new
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