Canterbury Bells
Campanula, known as Canterbury bells, carries upright stems lined with large, cup-shaped bell flowers in blue, purple, soft pink and white. Florists prize it as a romantic, cottage-garden line flower that brings height and old-fashioned charm to summer bouquets and arrangements. Its generous bells read beautifully in loose, garden-style designs and bridal work. A classic of the traditional flower border, it lends a nostalgic, English-garden feel wherever it is used.
| Family | Campanulaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southern Europe |
| Peak season | June, July |
| Availability | May, June, July, August |
| Stem length | 40–80 cm |
| Vase life | 5–8 days |
| Colors | blue, purple, white, pink, lavender |
| Price tier | mid |
Cut stems on an angle and condition in cool, clean water with flower food, stripping lower leaves below the waterline. The bell flowers bruise easily, so handle them gently and avoid tight packing. Remove faded lower bells as the spike opens, refresh the water often, and keep it cool and out of direct sun to prolong vase life.
- •Cut stems at an angle
- •Use cool, clean water with flower food
- •Strip lower leaves below the waterline
- •Handle gently to avoid bruising the bells
- •Remove faded lower bells
- •Refresh water often and keep cool
