Canterbury Bells
Campanula medium
Family: Campanulaceae
Canterbury Bells grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Canterbury Bells
Canterbury Bells growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Canterbury Bells as 14-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as Flowers in second growing season.
Plant Overview
Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium) is listed in the Campanulaceae family and categorized as a flower with a biennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0268
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Canterbury Bells is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Maturity guidance: Flowers in second growing season. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Flowers in second growing season
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.