Danesblood Bellflower

Campanula Glomerata

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Overview

Campanula glomerata, or Danesblood Bellflower, is a perennial with violet-blue, bell-shaped blooms forming dense clusters atop 1-2 ft stems. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3-8. With its midsummer peak, it offers a low-maintenance, clump-forming presence, ideal for borders and cottage gardens. Attracts pollinators while resisting deer, it's perfect for a vibrant, wildlife-friendly landscape.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 3–7Climate Temperate

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — is a perennial with violet-blue

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — The Dane's Blood Bellflower

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — it offers a low-maintenance

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — ideal for borders and cottage gardens

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Attracts pollinators while resisting deer, it's perfect for a vibrant, wildlife-friendly landscape

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Campanulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — bell-shaped blooms forming dense clusters atop 1-2 ft stems

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — is a perennial with violet-blue

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — The Dane's Blood Bellflower

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3-8

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — it offers a low-maintenance

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — ideal for borders and cottage gardens

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Attracts pollinators while resisting deer, it's perfect for a vibrant, wildlife-friendly landscape

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — scientifically known as Campanula glomerata

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — which blossom atop upright stems during early to mid-summer

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — perennial herbaceous plant that provides a vibrant splash of color to any landscape

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — violet-blue to purplish flowers

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Each bell-shaped flower measures roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in length

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — it is recommended to plant this cultivar in a location with ample sunlight

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — or as a massed planting for an impressive groundcover effect

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — but deadheading will encourage a longer blooming period and prevent excessive self-seeding

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — This plant's resilience and showy blossoms make the Dane's Blood Bellflower a splendid choice for borders

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — blue flowers in the garden

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — Minimal maintenance is required

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — It performs best in moist, fertile soil but will also manage in drier conditions once established

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — it offers a low-maintenance; bell-shaped blooms forming dense clusters atop 1-2 ft stems

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3-8; but deadheading will

Danesblood Bellflower (Campanula Glomerata) — bell-shaped blooms forming dense clusters atop 1-2 ft stems; violet-blue to purplish flowers

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