Chimney Bellflower. Short-lived, perennial best grown as a biennial with rosettes of light-green leaves. Tall leafy stems of pyramidal, cup-shaped, fragrant, light blue or white flowers. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Campanula pyramidalis
Short-lived, perennial best grown as a biennial with rosettes of light-green leaves. Tall leafy stems of pyramidal, cup-shaped, fragrant, light blue or white flowers.
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Campanula |
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Species | pyramidalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Chimney Bellflower |
Flower Colour | white, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 3m |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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