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chimney bellflower | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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chimney bellflower

Campanula pyramidalis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae
Common Names: chimney bells, chimney plant, pyramidal bellflower, steeple bellflower, steeple bells

About this plant

A clump forming herbaceous perennial sending up tall upright stems with green, lance-shaped foliage and numerous large, outward facing, pale blue, bell-shaped flowers forming a pyramidal shape tall stem providing a long flowering display in summer. An easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade avoiding wet conditions in winter. A semi-shade position will ensure the best flower colour is preserved.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years