Perennial – Bellflower ‘Kent Belle’

Bellflower ‘Kent Belle’

Botanical name: campanula ‘kent belle’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 4-16 inches in height with up to an 18 inch spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: blue/purple 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower garden, border/edging, groundcover, container plant 

Special features: heat tolerant, cold-hardy, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: foxglove, salvia, lambs ear, hosta

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive