Canterbury Bells Cup And Saucer Mix Seed

A traditional cottage garden favourite with elegant two tier blooms that resemble tiny cups resting on delicate saucers bringing graceful colour and height to summer borders.

 

Cup and Saucer produces tall stems lined with large bell shaped flowers in soft shades of blue pink white and lavender. Each bloom sits on a flared base giving the distinctive cup and saucer effect that makes this variety so charming.

 

Its stately form and long lasting display make it a favourite for gardeners who want classic cottage style planting with strong vertical interest.

 

The plants thrive in full sun or light shade and prefer well drained fertile soil. Their upright habit suits borders cutting gardens and decorative plantings where height and structure are needed.

 

Straightforward to grow and rewarding this biennial offers elegant blooms healthy growth and a timeless presence in the garden.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow February to June indoors or outdoors

Germination 14 to 21 days at 15 to 18 C

Soil and Position Well drained fertile soil in sun or light shade

Height and Spread 60 to 80 cm tall 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering June to August the year after sowing

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost and do not cover. Keep lightly misted until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants when large enough to handle and grow on before planting out

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water during dry spells and remove spent blooms to tidy plants. Support may be needed in exposed areas. Allow some flowers to set seed if you want natural reseeding

 

Uses and Benefits

Classic cup and saucer blooms

Tall elegant stems for structure

Ideal for borders and cutting

Soft cottage garden colour

Reliable biennial with strong presence

 

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