Canterbury bells, Cup and saucer
Campanula medium
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
They grow over 2 years. They grow 45-90 cm high and spread 30 cm wide. The leaves occur in rings or rosettes. The leaves are sword shaped and have teeth. In the second year the plants send up slender stalks with spikes of bell shaped flowers. The flowers can be white, pink or purple. The flowers can be single or have a larger coloured cup around them.
There are about 300 Campanula species.
Where it is found
It needs full sun. It can grow in average soils. In the tropics it is grown at high altitudes. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Belgium, Central Asia, Europe, Hawaii, Monaco, Pacific, Tajikistan, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, roots, flowers
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. Seeds are sown shallowly.
Plants are slow growing.