Product description
Campanula Superba is a highly vigorous, spreading clustered bellflower that delivers an incredibly rich, saturated wave of deep violet-purple blooms. Unlike polite clumping varieties, it utilizes highly active underground runners to spread rapidly through the soil, making it the absolute perfect choice for quickly filling massive, empty gaps in your beds and pulling in huge numbers of pollinators.
This thirsty plant thrives when planted in rich, organic loam that acts like a wrung-out sponge, providing the steady hydration needed to support its relentless, fast-paced growth. Because it is an aggressive sprinter, you must proactively control the edges with a sharp spade, chopping away the outer runners to prevent it from suffocating delicate neighbours. Deadhead the purple blooms continuously to keep the dense display looking tidy.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Bellflower
Campanula 'Superba'
Campanula 'Superba'
Product description
Campanula Superba is a highly vigorous, spreading clustered bellflower that delivers an incredibly rich, saturated wave of deep violet-purple blooms. Unlike polite clumping varieties, it utilizes highly active underground runners to spread rapidly through the soil, making it the absolute perfect choice for quickly filling massive, empty gaps in your beds and pulling in huge numbers of pollinators.
This thirsty plant thrives when planted in rich, organic loam that acts like a wrung-out sponge, providing the steady hydration needed to support its relentless, fast-paced growth. Because it is an aggressive sprinter, you must proactively control the edges with a sharp spade, chopping away the outer runners to prevent it from suffocating delicate neighbours. Deadhead the purple blooms continuously to keep the dense display looking tidy.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
The most critical maintenance task for Campanula Superba is strictly controlling its vigorous underground runners with a sharp spade. Do not hesitate to chop away the outer edges to stop it from choking out its slower neighbours. Deadhead the rich purple blooms relentlessly to keep the display looking tidy and intentional.
How to Water
Douse the ground heavily after planting to ensure Campanula Superba establishes its root network instantly. This thirsty plant prefers consistent moisture, so water deeply whenever the surrounding dirt feels dry to the touch. Keep the hose aimed low to the ground to avoid knocking over the tall floral spikes.
How to Plant
Settle Campanula Superba into rich, loamy earth where it can enjoy bright, dappled light throughout the day. Because this bellflower is a highly aggressive runner, consider sinking a physical barrier around the planting hole to contain it. Tamp the dirt down firmly over the roots to give the stems a secure anchor point.
