Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Bell' Seeds

The Elegant Bellflower That Makes Every Border Sing

Few cottage garden plants have the graceful, timeless charm of Campanula persicifolia, the Peach-leaved Bellflower. Slender, upright stems rise tall above tidy rosettes of narrow, glossy leaves, each stem lined with large, open, cup-shaped bells in the most beautiful shade of soft blue to violet. They sway gently in the breeze, catching the light in a way that makes them impossible to ignore — and utterly irresistible as a cut flower. A true cottage garden classic that has been treasured in gardens for centuries, and once you grow it, you'll understand exactly why.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💙 Stunning blue bellflowers — large, open cup-shaped blooms in soft blue to violet that glow in the garden and in a vase
• 🌸 Superb cut flower — tall, elegant stems with multiple buds that open in succession, extending vase life beautifully
• 🌿 Upright, graceful habit — slender stems that add height and movement to the middle or back of a border
• 🐝 Pollinator favourite — bees adore the open bell flowers and will visit repeatedly throughout the season
• ♾️ Long-lived perennial — comes back year after year, spreading gently to form a lovely clump over time
• 🌱 Easy to grow from seed — reliable germination with minimal fuss, rewarding even newer gardeners

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Surface sow seeds onto moist seed-raising mix — Campanula seeds need light to germinate so do not cover them. Press gently to ensure good contact and keep consistently moist at around 18–20°C. Germination typically takes 14–21 days. Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on in a cool, bright spot before planting out. Campanula persicifolia thrives in a sunny to lightly shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. Plant 30–45 cm apart. Deadhead spent stems promptly to encourage a second flush of flowers. Divide clumps every few years in autumn or spring to keep them vigorous.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 50 seeds of Campanula persicifolia, with sowing and growing instructions included.

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