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Mixed Canterbury Bells Seeds – Campanula medium – Bell-Shaped White, Pink & Violet-Blue Flowers for Cottage Gardens.
🌸 Classic Bell-Shaped Blooms for Your Garden
This Mixed Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium) offers a stunning, classic cottage garden display. The beautiful, bell-shaped flowers come in a lovely mix of pure white, soft pink, and deep violet-blue, held on tall, upright stems. This biennial plant blooms from late spring through mid-summer, providing weeks of elegant color. It is a favorite for cut flower arrangements, where the bell-shaped blooms add a classic, elegant touch. This easy-to-grow plant is a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it an essential plant for any pollinator garden.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours of direct sun per day). Prefers full sun for best blooming but tolerates light shade.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not tolerate waterlogged roots.
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Germination Time:14–30 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Light aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 120–150 days from seed to flower (first year blooms, but heavier bloom in year 2+). Note: This is a biennial – plant in year 1, blooms in year 2.
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Mature Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 feet). Spread: 12–18 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
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Plant Spacing:Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart.
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Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 4–6 seeds per square foot.
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Sowing Depth: Surface sow. Press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover – they need light to germinate.
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States (3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States (8–9) |
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Start Indoors |
Late May – Early June |
Late April – Early May |
Late March – Early April |
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Transplant Outdoors |
Late August – Early September |
Late July – Early August |
Late June – Early July |
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Direct Sow (spring) |
Late May – Early June |
Late April – Early May |
Late March – Early April |
Important Note:Canterbury Bells is a biennial. It requires two seasons to bloom. Sow seeds in spring, transplant in late summer, and enjoy blooms the following spring and summer. If you sow in fall (Zones 8–9), you may get blooms the following spring.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Start Indoors (Recommended for all zones):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface. Do not cover. Light aids germination.
- Mist lightly. Cover with a clear plastic dome to retain moisture.
- Place in a warm area (65–70°F) with bright, indirect light.
- Remove dome once seedlings emerge (14–30 days). Keep soil moist.
- After 6–8 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sow in Early Spring (Recommended for all zones):
- In spring, after the soil is workable, prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Scatter seeds on the soil surface. Press in gently. Do not cover.
- Water carefully with a fine spray nozzle.
- Keep soil moist. After 4–6 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.
- The plants will grow foliage in the first year and bloom the following spring.
Ongoing Care:
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water once per week during dry periods. The plant is moderately drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Do not over-fertilize (can cause excessive leaf growth and fewer flowers).
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom period.
- Overwintering: In colder zones (3–5), provide a light mulch layer in winter to protect the roots. In milder zones, no protection is needed.
- Self-Sowing: Canterbury Bells will readily self-sow. If you do not want it to spread, deadhead before seeds form.
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Ⅰ.Order Cancellation
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Note: If your order contains multiple types of seeds or if there are holidays or peak order periods, the preparation time may be extended by 1-2 business days. We will inform you in advance on the order page or via email.
Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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