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Campanula, also known as Bellflower, is a genus of plants with romantic bell shaped flowers. Learn how to grow Campanula, for a cottage garden look.

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Within this genus there are over 500 species and subspecies, which are also identified by the scientific or botanical name Campanula.

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The common name for these plants is Bellflower, which comes from the latin word Campanula, meaning “little bell".

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The flowers of Campanula are bell or star shaped. There can be subtle differences in the flower shape between the different species, although they are very similar.

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Depending on the species, Campanula can be annual, biennial, or perennial. The plants are hardy flowering plants that grow well in temperate climates.

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Many campanula species are herbaceous perennials, that can be lifted, divided and transplanted, allowing you to increase the plants and spread them throughout the garden.

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Campanula can be started from seed indoors, or directly sown into a prepared garden bed. The seeds benefit from a period of cold moist stratification.

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Campanula seeds can also be winter sown, which will naturally stratify the seeds outdoors in winter.

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If starting Campanula seeds indoors, plant them 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost to give them a head start on the growing season.

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Perennial Campanula can take several years before they reach blooming size, as with most herbaceous perennials.

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Campanulas make great cut flowers, with their romantic bell shaped or star shaped blooms.

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Campanula flowers are easy to grow, and a good choice even for the beginner gardener.

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