🌸 Campanula Plug Plants: How to Grow Bellflowers for Colourful Borders

Introduction

Campanula, commonly known as bellflower, is a versatile perennial that brings a splash of colour to borders, rockeries, and containers. Starting with plug plants is an affordable and easy way to grow these charming blooms in your garden.

Why Choose Campanula Plug Plants?

• Compact & Affordable: Plug plants are small and cost-effective, ideal for mass planting.
• Quick Establishment: Campanula plugs root fast and bloom in their first season.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Bees and butterflies love the nectar-rich flowers.
• Versatile: Perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and ground cover.

Planting Campanula Plug Plants

When to Plant:

• Spring or early summer for best results.

How to Plant:

1. Prepare the Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost.
2. Spacing: Allow 20–30cm between plants for airflow and spread.
3. Depth: Plant plugs so the crown is level with the soil surface.
4. Watering: Keep moist until established, then water moderately.

Care Tips for Thriving Campanula

• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and mid-summer.
• Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth.

Popular Campanula Varieties for UK Gardens

• Campanula carpatica: Compact, ideal for edging and containers.
• Campanula portenschlagiana: Great for ground cover and rockeries.
• Campanula persicifolia: Tall spikes for cottage-style borders.

Why Campanula is Perfect for UK Gardens

Campanula thrives in the UK climate, tolerating partial shade and cooler temperatures. Pair it with lavender or geraniums for a pollinator-friendly display.

Where to Buy Campanula Plug Plants

Explore our range of Campanula plug plants at Dartana Plants – delivered straight to your door, ready to grow.