Some times, the best decisions are those made on a whim.
A few years ago, I was checking out the “clearance” section on the Bluestone Perennials website and just before I was ready to hit “checkout”, I added a few Campanula glomerata ‘Joan Elliot’ to my order.
Years later, it is still the gift that keeps on giving:
This perennial has performed like a champ ever since I planted it. The blooms are a given come early May when I eagerly anticipate the opening of the buds:
Before I know it, there are countless blooms and it is a sea of dark purple:
Once the buds have completely opened, each individual flower is a beauty:
This campanula thrives in full sun for me but it apparently also will perform well in part shade. I have mine at the foot of some peonies and when the two bloom simultaneously, it is a killer combination:
- Typical size is 18″ x 14″
- Survives in zones 3-8
- Adapts well to wet clay soil (can I get a hell yeah?)
- There is sporadic rebloom if deadheaded regularly
- I’ve had no issues of it being overly aggressive but I’ve read complaints from some
- Division is suggested every 3-4 years (and I plan to do so in spring)
So what do you think? Would you give it a whirl?
John
Hi John! I like those plants which perform like champs! I might give this campanula a try! It looks great in your pictures, and blue/purple flowers are always welcome in my garden. Thanks!
your shots fill me with joy!
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I think it’s lovely, but I’ll bet I could still kill it.
Looks like a winner to me…then again, I’m a sucker for anything blue or purple 😀
Hi John – I just love Campanula, too – and Bluestone Perennials. I also have a campanula in white. Your pictures are beautiful!
Those are beautiful. I love how vivid the colors are. Thanks for sharing. I will look into getting some for the garden this year.
It’s definitely on my shopping list for this year as I’m expanding my perennial borders. Thanks for the recommendation.
They are just pretty! I’m in love with them. They will definitely blend on my blue garden sheds. Thanks for the beautiful post.
I adore these and do still grow them in my flower beds, even though our county has declared them a noxious weed because they love our soil so much they tend to spread everywhere. A woman of my acquaintance was visiting my gardens and said, “Most of what you grow I pull as weeds, but it works for you.” I don’t care. I still love my campanula glomerata.
This flower is definitely being added to my ‘want’ list! GORGEOUS!
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