Clustered bellflower (Campanula glomerata)
Care, watering, light and tips for Clustered bellflower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Clustered bellflower
Campanula glomerata, commonly known as "Dane's Blood" or Clustered Bellflower, is a vigorous perennial plant that produces dense clusters of intense blue-violet flowers in summer. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as a filler plant in flower beds, adding a touch of vibrant color and texture. Its compact habit and bell-shaped flowers make it very attractive in any sunny garden.
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. It adapts to a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained and fertile ones. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can promote leafy growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Clustered bellflower
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, wilting, lack of flowering or withered blooms.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not soggy soil), place in partial shade, protect from strong direct sun.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun, extreme soil dryness, or constant waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! With proper care, it can recover and rebloom. 🌿