Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Campanulas are much valued for their bell-like, flowers (usually blue) and long flowering season. Traditionally used in cottage garden schemes, campanulas look particularly lovely when grown under shrub roses. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flowering throughout summer and autumn, Campanula 'Iridescent Bells' bears clusters of purple buds, which open to large lilac-silver bells. For best results grow campanulas in light shade between shrubs or taller perennials, but keep them near the front of the border, or they tend to get lost among more vigorous plants.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyesyesyes
Collect seedsyes

Campanula ‘Iridescent bells’ and wildlife

Campanula ‘Iridescent bells’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Campanula ‘Iridescent bells’ poisonous?

Campanula ‘Iridescent bells’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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