Canterbury Bells Double Mix – Seeds

(Campanula medium)

Canterbury Bells ‘Double Mix’ is a traditional cottage garden favorite, producing tall spires filled with large, fully double bell-shaped blooms. This colorful mix features shades of blue, pink, white, and lavender, bringing old-fashioned charm and elegance to borders, beds, and cutting gardens.

Why Grow Canterbury Bells Double Mix?

• Stunning double blooms in soft pastel shades

• Classic cottage garden plant with tall spires

• Long-lasting cut flowers for arrangements

• Reliable biennial, flowering the following year

Key Features

• Type: Biennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Early to mid-summer (second year)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Cottage and traditional gardens

• Flower borders and background planting

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: May–July in trays of fine compost (do not cover seeds – light aids germination)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: Prick out seedlings and grow on before planting out in autumn

• Care: Water regularly, deadhead faded blooms, and stake taller plants if needed