Beautiful 2" (5 cm) bell shaped flowers in a variety of colors are produced on 24" (60 cm) stalks. Flowering in spring. Canterbury Bells are undemanding and very reliable in beds and borders. They make beautiful bouquets. Where summer nights are warm, start early and set out in garden before the heat arrives. Seeds for this biennial should be sown every spring for blooms the following year.
Culture: Sow seeds every spring for bloom the following year. Performs best in cool regions. Plant in well prepared soil with shade in the afternoon in warmer climates, with permanent mulch against heat.
- Type: Biennial
- Height: 1'-2' (30-60 cm)
- Planting Depth: 1/16" (1.5 mm)
- Seed Spacing: 1" (2.5 cm)
- Thinning Height: 3" (7.5 cm)
- Spacing After Thinning: 18-24" (45-60 cm)
- Days to Germination: 7-10