Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Kent Belle'
bellflower
Campanula 'Kent Belle', the quintessential bellflower, brings a sense of rhythm and movement to the summer garden with its loose clusters of deep violet blooms that dangle like a chorus of handbells. Each flower, long and elegantly tapered, measures around 5cm and appears to chime softly in the breeze, their rich colouring standing out against the fresh green foliage. The deep violet shades of Campanula 'Kent Belle' are both dramatic and refined, making it a versatile choice whether you’re dressing up borders, naturalistic settings, or a cottage-style planting. With its generous habit, it can fill gaps with ease, weaving lightness and grace into mixed borders.
The beauty of Campanula 'Kent Belle' lies not only in its striking flowers but also in its long and reliable flowering season. From early summer, it produces bloom after bloom, each one perfectly poised to catch the eye and complement nearby planting schemes. This bellflower is particularly effective when grouped, where its cascading effect enhances the flow of a planting scheme, yet it remains equally charming when allowed to stand alone. Campanula 'Kent Belle' offers an effortless way to add structure and colour, harmonising easily with a wide range of companions. It’s a plant that rewards minimal fuss with maximum charm, ensuring a garden display that feels both timeless and freshly vibrant.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Campanula 'Kent Belle'
- Flower colour
- Purple, violet, blue
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.