In mythology, the Campanula family of bellflowers has long been associated with witches and fairies. Campanula rapunculus is the bellflower that gives the fairy tale “Rapunzel” its name. It’s the ...

Bellflowers (also known as campanulas) have long been associated with cottage gardens, and for many of us, they are a non-negotiable for garden paths and naturalistic borders. They truly are a ...

July is the month for bellflowers. Their blue petals create restful spaces in a sea of busy colour. Those that make the most impact are big campanulas, which can reach 1.5m-1.8m (5ft-6ft) tall. Some ...

GARDENING GERRY DALY FLOWERING in great billowing clumps at the moment, campanulas are one of the stars of the summer border. The pale blue or lavender flowers are softly coloured and give an ...

What: Campanula lactiflora is a classic old-fashioned, romantic, cottage garden perennial. In July, this tall bell flower produces clusters of star-shaped blooms that vary from white to deep sky blue ...

Q. I have three young Japanese lilac trees and campanula has started growing around the base of two of the trees. How can I get rid of this horrid invasive plant without damaging or killing my trees?

Looking at the many varieties of Campanula or bellflower, it seems like you could design a beautiful flower garden just using this species. Most of the species are perennial but there are also annuals ...