- This tall bellflower works perfectly in an informal or cottage-garden setting and looks fabulous towards the back of a mixed or herbaceous border or planted with old roses
- It self-seeds freely (but if you don’t want this to happen you just need to cut back after flowering)
- It is attractive to pollinators
- It has the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous, bushy, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Soft-pink, bell shaped flowers July to September
- Height: 1-1.5m (3-5’)
- Spread: 0.1-0.5m (4-20’’)
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Caring for your plant:
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
- Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers
- Will need staking in exposed sites
- The flower colour is retained best in partial shade
