Flower Specifications
- Season: Biennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Height: 32 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring and summer
- Bloom Color: Rose
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70F
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 10 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Canterbury Bells
Canterbury Bells (Campanula Medium Rose-pink) - This popular and beautiful biennial was introduced to this country from southern Spain in 1596. They make impressive cut flowers. Canterbury Bells cut off at the stem and kept in a vase last for weeks, as long as the water is changed daily. These sun-loving flowers will produce lovely blooms for the garden for weeks at a time.
Sow Canterbury Bell flower seeds indoors 6 - 10 weeks before your region's last frost date. The flower seed germinates in 14 - 21 days. Transplant the seedlings outdoors in rich, well-drained soil that has plenty of compost or sphagnum peat moss worked in. Canterbury Bells need a site in full sun to light shade. Consider fertilizing every 2 - 3 months during the growing season for best height and heaviest bloom. May need support to keep flowers upright. Cut back after flowering.
