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Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer

Campanula Medium

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Overview

Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium), also known as Cup-and-Saucer, enchant with bell-shaped blooms rising 2 to 3 feet tall. This biennial displays violet, blue, pink, or white flowers in late spring to early summer. Suited for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for cottage gardens and borders, it adds vertical interest and delicate charm.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, BiennialClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — annual / biennial for full or half; adding life and movement to your client's serene retreat

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Biennial
Family
Campanulaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — these plants are known for their captivating 'cup-and-saucer' silhouette; each flower is borne atop a
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — are enchanting biennial plants that grace gardens with their distinct bell-shaped flowers, image 58
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — adding life and movement to your client's serene retreat
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — blue and violet flowers in the garden
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — requiring well-drained soil with a pH range from neutral to slightly alkaline; they are ideal, image 64
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — and watch as they invite a symphony of pollinators; regular watering is essential, though, image 71
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — annual / biennial with blue and violet blooms; the bloom period extends from late spring to, image 74
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — They are ideal for adding vertical interest to mixed borders; canterbury Bells establish a striking
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — also known as Cup-and-Saucer; with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, image 52
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — They flourish in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — requiring well-drained soil with a pH range from neutral to slightly alkaline; they are ideal for adding
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — A part of the Campanulaceae family
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — requiring well-drained soil with a pH range from neutral to slightly alkaline
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — Canterbury Bells establish a striking presence in the garden; ideal for cottage gardens and borders, it
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — Suited for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, image 30
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — enchant with bell-shaped blooms rising 2 to 3 feet tall; space plants approximately 12 inches, image 53
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — Ideal for cottage gardens and borders, it adds vertical interest and delicate charm; requiring
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — A part of the Campanulaceae family; these plants are known for their captivating, image 59
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — with a spread of 12 to 18 inches; annual / biennial with blue and violet blooms, image 61
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — Canterbury Bells establish a striking presence in the garden
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — these plants are known for their captivating 'cup-and-saucer' silhouette; each flower is, image 60
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — scientifically known as Campanula medium; and watch as they invite a symphony of pollinators, image 57
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — enchant with bell-shaped blooms rising 2 to 3 feet tall; space plants approximately 12 inches apart to
Canterbury Bells, Cup-And-Saucer (Campanula Medium) — Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium)
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