Bellflower Seeds – Peach-Leaved

Bellflower Seeds – Peach-Leaved (Campanula Persicifolia) produce elegant, bell-shaped blooms in shades of blue, violet, or white, perched atop tall, graceful stems. Known for their refined beauty and long flowering season, these perennial plants add a classic touch to cottage gardens, borders, and mixed flower beds. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves resemble those of a peach tree—hence the name “Peach-Leaved Bellflower.”

This variety thrives in cooler climates and adapts well to partial shade or full sun. It’s a low-maintenance perennial that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while offering excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Bellflower

• Scientific Name: Campanula persicifolia

• Variety: Peach-Leaved

• Flower Color: Blue, violet, or white

• Bloom Shape: Bell-shaped, nodding flowers

• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

• Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-summer

• Special Feature: Attracts pollinators; ideal for borders and cutting gardens

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–8

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–15 inches (30–38 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 2–3 feet (60–90 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to August

  • Mid Zones (6–7): April to September

  • Southern Zones (8): March to October

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to extend blooming period and cut back in late fall

• Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, wildflower gardens, and cut-flower arrangements