Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer Mixed Seeds

Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer Mixed is a charming biennial variety known for its distinctive two tiered blooms that resemble a cup resting neatly in a saucer.

 

This traditional cottage garden favourite produces an elegant blend of blue, pink, white, and lavender flowers that bring height, colour, and old world romance to summer borders.

 

Cup and Saucer Mixed forms tall, upright plants with strong stems that hold the blooms proudly above rosettes of fresh green foliage. The flowers are long lasting, attract bees and pollinators, and make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements. Their unique form and pastel shades add a graceful, architectural quality to beds, borders, and wild cottage style plantings.

 

 

This variety thrives in sunny or lightly shaded positions with well drained soil. As a biennial, it is sown one year to flower the next, rewarding gardeners with tall spires of colour from early to midsummer. Once established, the plants are hardy and reliable, offering a classic display that has been loved for generations.

 

It is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking traditional cottage garden charm, elegant flower spikes, and long lasting summer colour.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 0.2 grams

 

Sow: May – July

Germination: 14 – 21 days

Soil Type: Well drained, moderately fertile soil

Height: 60 – 90 cm

Flowering: June – July (the following year)

Companion Plants: Foxglove, Sweet William, Delphinium

Avoid Planting With: Very dense or heavily shading plants

 

Sowing Instructions

Indoors or Outdoors:

Sow from May to July on the surface of moist seed compost or fine soil. Do not cover, as light aids germination. Maintain gentle moisture until seedlings appear. Transplant to individual pots or a nursery bed once large enough to handle. Overwinter young plants in a sheltered position and plant out in autumn or spring.

 

Final Position:

Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well drained soil. Space plants to allow strong vertical growth and good air circulation.

Canterbury Bells Cup and Saucer Mixed rewards gardeners with elegant, traditional blooms that bring height, colour, and timeless beauty to summer gardens.

 

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