Plant · GBIF taxon 5411453
Canterbury-bells
Campanula mediumAlso known as Bellflower, Cup and Saucer Plant, Coventry Bells
Canterbury-bells produce showy, bell-shaped flowers that cluster along upright stems, creating a dramatic display in cottage gardens and meadows. These biennial plants spend their first year forming a low rosette of hairy leaves before sending up tall, bloom-covered spikes in their second summer. Bumblebees and other long-tongued pollinators frequently climb deep inside the blossoms to access the rich nectar reserves.
BiennialShowyPollinator-Friendly
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic (sunlight, water, and soil nutrients)
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat loss, slug damage to young shoots, and powdery mildew
HabitatsMeadows, woodland borders, disturbed areas, and cottage gardens
Life span2 years (biennial, occasionally annual)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCampanulaceae
- SpeciesCampanula medium
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Support tall stems: Stake the heavy flower spikes in windy areas to prevent them from toppling.
- Deadhead for blooms: Remove faded flowers to encourage a longer blooming period throughout the summer.
- Protect young rosettes: Keep slugs and snails away from first-year leaf rosettes during damp spring weather.
Pollinator Marco Almbauer / CC0 · cc0
Close Relative Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) purperlibel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by purperlibel · cc-by-sa
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