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Canterbury Bells

Campanula - Canterbury Bells

£6.00

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Discover the classic charm of Canterbury Bells, a hardy perennial that produces stunning blue flowers from April through July, adding vertical interest to borders and cottage gardens. This clump-forming beauty thrives in diverse conditions—from full sun to partial shade and coastal to sheltered gardens—making it versatile for nearly any garden setting. At just £6 with 10% supporting organic initiatives, this is an affordable way to bring months of delicate blooms and lasting appeal to your landscape.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecycleBiennial
HabitBushy
Foliage typeDeciduous

Suitability: Borders, Cottage gardens, Pots, Wildlife gardens, Underplanting roses and shrubs
Position: Border | Middle, Container Garden
Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H4 [-10 to -5ºC] Hardy | Average winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.5–1 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Blue, Pink, White
Genus: Campanula
Aspect: East, South, West

Through the seasons

A year at a glance

Flowering

Apr–Jul

In leaf

Mar–Sep

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained or Well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H4 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Campanula 'Canterbury Bells'

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