Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

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

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

Campanula takesimana 'Elizabeth' is unusual for having large red-tinged blooms. It forms a neat, compact mound from which the flowers dangle prolifically from mid- to late-summer. These last longest when grown in light shade between shrubs or taller perennials, but plants need to be near the front of a border or they tend to get lost among more vigorous flowers. It looks good grown under old-fashioned roses, in a cottage garden planting scheme or a large rock feature where the unusual blooms can stand out.

For best results, grow Campanula takesimana 'Elizabeth' in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Stake taller growing plants, or pinch out the growing tips to reduce their height.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyes

Campanula ‘Elizabeth’ and wildlife

Campanula ‘Elizabeth’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

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

Is Campanula ‘Elizabeth’ poisonous?

Campanula ‘Elizabeth’ 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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