Campanula 'Kent Belle' — Clump forming

Overview

Campanula 'Kent Belle' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula 'Kent Belle' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.

About

Campanula 'Kent Belle' is a perennial cultivar of the Campanula genus, known for its bell-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers full sun to partial shade conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for planting in borders, rock gardens, or containers. To maintain its appearance and encourage reblooming, deadhead spent flowers regularly. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed.

About the genus

Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Campanula

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: moist
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing, South-facing, North-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Campanula 'Kent Belle' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Campanula 'Kent Belle'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; avoid waterlogging.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Propagation: division, seed
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance: Rust, Powdery mildews, Leaf spot