chimney bellflower

Also known as: chimney bells; chimney plant; pyramidal bellflower; steeple bellflower; steeple bells

A clump forming herbaceous perennial sending up tall upright stems with green, lance-shaped foliage and numerous large, outward facing, pale blue, bell-shaped flowers forming a pyramidal shape tall stem providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.

Scientific classification

Species: chimney bellflower (Campanula pyramidalis)
Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae

Information to be completed
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

chimney bellflower pictures

Distribution of chimney bellflower

Distribution map

Europe

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Information to be completed

Quick identification of chimney bellflower

Information to be completed

chimney bellflower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Will grow well in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade avoiding wet conditions in winter. A semi-shade position will ensure the best flower colour is preserved.

More growing and care information →