Campanula glomerata Superba

Campanula glomerata 'Superba', the cluster bellflower, is a rhizomatous perennial with a bushy habit. It is easily recognized by its almost spherical clusters of intense blue-violet-purple bell-shaped flowers. It can bloom twice, in early summer and then in autumn if faded flowers are removed. This plant will slowly spread over time, in moist and sunny areas of the garden and in light soil. Use its flowers to create lovely country-style bouquets.

Campanula glomerata 'Superba' belongs to the campanulaceae family. Campanula glomerata is native to all of Europe except the North, Turkey, and temperate Asia and is very hardy. In the wild, it grows in rock crevices and scree of high mountains as well as heathlands, meadows, and deciduous woods, on limestone soil. This selection, unlike the wild form, shows a fixed flower colour. It forms a bushy and spreading clump, composed of upright and stiff stems, reaching 50 cm (20in) high when flowering, and slowly spreads thanks to its rhizomes. It can cover significant areas of over 1 m (3ft) in circumference. From June to August, the stems have terminal clusters composed of single tubular bell-shaped, widely open, 2 to 3 cm (1in) long, intense violet-purple flowers. The foliage is deciduous, carried by solid and hairy stems. The lower leaves are petiolate, ovate-oblong, heart-shaped, and hairy. The dark green leaves on the stems are sessile and scalloped and measure 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) long.

Bellflowers are interesting for their long flowering period and their ease of cultivation. Place them in a cool corner of the garden and they will spread over the years. The 'Superba' variety thrives in perennial beds and large semi-shaded rockeries. The delicate hue of the flowers is better preserved in this exposure. The Bellflower is a decorative plant and enhances bouquets. Butterflies appreciate it. If it disappears due to drought, it will reappear with the rain.