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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula glomerata 'Joan Elliott'
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clustered bellflower 'Joan Elliott'

A vigorous perennial forming clumps to 50cm tall and 75cm wide. Upright stems carry dense clusters of deep violet blue to purple, bell-shaped flowers in summer above the mounded, ovate leaves

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

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

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

Prefers a fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be infected by a rust

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