Campanula rotundifolia | Blue Gem Kitchen towel Deadheading is not even needed

Deadheading is not even needed provided you don't mind the attractive faded flower stems

early summer and forms a dense shrub

well-drained soils but is also drought tolerant once established although it will certainly appreciate some moisture in very dry summers and is happy in full sun

Rusty Young planted en masse looks simply stunning from its crinkly rosette of leaves through to the stems of striking rusty coloured flowers opening from red-tinged buds that wave beautifully in a breeze

Easily split to give you more plants and reasonably quick to multiply

Campanula rotundifolia | Blue Gem Kitchen towel Deadheading is not even neededThis delicate little campanula has graceful wiry stems that float above its fine foliage with small attractive bell shaped nodding violet blue flowers. Plants form a small rounded basal rosette of leaves. This plant likes good drainage so is a perfect choice for rock gardens, sunny walls or banks. Plants whilst short lived will self sow. Happy in full sun or partial shade in well drained soil. In hotter climates, the plant will appreciate some respite