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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula 'Kent Belle'
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bellflower 'Kent Belle'

An erect herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped basal leaves and smaller stem-leaves, and loose clusters of deep violet, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 5cm long in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part-shade. After flowering cut back to the base to encourage a second flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Clear foliage in autumn

Pests

Slugs and snails are sometimes problematic

Diseases

Rust diseases can be a serious problem

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