Bellflower

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyThese clump-forming, low-growing Carpathian bellflowers are perfect for softening the edges of a sunny, raised bed or rockery. They produce a profusion of blue, bell-shaped flowers on branched stems over a long period from June to September and rosettes of heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. A useful little perennial for filling in gaps.Garden care: Protect the tender foliage from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. During the growing season water freely and deadhead with scissors to prolong flowering....more Price: £4.95 Source: Crocus •