clustered bellflower

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Vigorous rhizomatous perennial to about 45cm tall, forming an extensive clump of erect stems bearing dark green ovate leaves, and dense terminal racemes of deep violet-blue, or white, bell-shaped flowers all summer

clustered bellflower

Scientific classification

Species
clustered bellflower (Campanula glomerata)
Genus
Campanula
Family
Campanulaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clustered bellflower

Distribution map

Europe, temp. Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of clustered bellflower

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clustered bellflower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed, propagate by division in spring or autumn or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Delicate flower colours are best preserved in shade. Suitable for naturalizing in woodland and wildflower gardens

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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