Campanula

A robust, easy-to-grow summer border plant that has mainly clear blue, white, pink or purple flowers. The flowers are mostly bell-shaped but sometimes they open to out like flat stars. Some campanula have double flowers. Campanulas, also known as bellflowers, grow best in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil that retains moisture. They can be planted in borders, meadows, containers, and more.

Joseph Whelan, Head Gardener, Nymans Gardens, West Sussex says:

A staple of the cottage garden, on the Summer Borders at Nymans, we use stately varieties that drift throughout the tapestry of plants. Their tall flower spikes add height and structure, and help to link the planting together.

The comfortable, yet elegant, house reflects the personalities and stories of the talented Messel family. In spring see blossom, bulbs and a stunning collection of subtly fragranced magnolias. The Rose Garden, inspired by Messel’s 1920s design, is scented by hints of old-fashioned roses. Dramatic shows of vibrant native tree colour in autumn precede winter’s structural form, with pockets of perfumed daphne throughout the garden. Discover hidden corners through stone archways, walk along tree-lined avenues while surrounded by the lush countryside of the Sussex Weald. The adjoining woodland, with lake and bird hides, has plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.