Ring the Changes
Campanulas, more commonly known as bellflowers, conjure up images of exuberant cottage garden borders, but they are actually a much more diverse group of plants, ranging from tall perennials to tiny, jewel-like alpines. While most prefer full sun, there are varieties that will cope with some shade, lightening up a spot under a tree. The flowers can be bell- or star-shaped, some upturned and others hanging downwards. Generally they’re single and these types are attractive to bees and other pollinators, but there are also cultivars that have frilly double blooms. Colours range from sparkling white and pretty pastel pinks to varying
