Campanula glomerata Caroline (Clustered Bellflower)
Award-winner Campanula glomerata ‘Caroline’ (Clustered Bellflower) is a spreading perennial with upward facing, bell-shaped, shell pink to lavender flowers held in dense clusters, 5 in. across (12 cm). Blooming mostly from late spring to early summer, the flowers are borne atop sturdy leafy stems above a slowly spreading rosette of heart-shaped soft green leaves.
Award-winner Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' (Clustered Bellflower) is a spreading perennial with upward facing, bell-shaped, shell pink to lavender flowers held in dense clusters, 5 in. across (12 cm). Blooming mostly from late spring to early summer, the flowers are borne atop sturdy leafy stems above a slowly spreading rosette of heart-shaped soft green leaves. This charming Bellflower is perfect for a sunny or partly shaded herbaceous border.
- Winner of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows in sturdy clumps, up to 12-24 in. tall (30-60 cm) and 12-36 in. across (30-90 cm). It has a tendency to spread rapidly in rich soils.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in average, medium, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for beds, borders, cottage gardens and naturalized areas. Plant in groups for best visual impact! Campanula glomerata makes excellent cut flowers that last up to 2 weeks in a vase!
- Easy to grow, virtually disease and pest free, this low care perennial is also deer and rabbit resistant and adored by hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
- Cut back after flowering, both to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Easily divided in spring or fall.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanula – Bellflowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |