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Campanula cashmeriana 1 packet A charming plant from Afghanistan and Kashmir, ideal for baskets, containers and the rock garden. Although compact, its semi-trailing habit lends itself to all of these uses. Soft grey-green foliage with a profusion of lilac-blue bell shaped flowers, over a long period. Because of its attractive foliage, the plant looks good, even out of flower. Sow early to achieve flowering the same year, in which case it may be used as an annual and then transplanted to the border or rockery to continue growing. Flowers summer. Height 15cm (6in) semi-trailing. - more info from T&M

Campanula lactiflora Dwarf Pink 1 packet Over the past 5 years, T&M's flower breeders' careful selection, brings you the First Pink of this variety, from seed! Not only an attractive soft pink, a dwarf habit, but also first year flowering. Outstanding garden performance. 12in. high in the first year, growing up to 36in. high the following year. - more info from T&M

Campanula lusitanica ssp lusitanica 1 packet Dwarf, neat mounds of fine foliage, covered in a profusion of dainty, purple star like flowers, over a very long period. Excellent planted in baskets, containers, rockeries or annual borders. - more info from T&M

Campanula ramosissima Meteora 1 packet A quick and easy-to-grow annual bellflower. The bushy, dwarf plants become covered with distinctly veined, star-shaped, blue flowers, 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across with pretty white centres. Meteora flowers over a long period and makes a truly stunning addition to a sunny border or container. Can also be planted in small pots, making a lovely gift idea. - more info from T&M

Campanula Rockery Mixed 1 packet A rich selection of those dainty rockery, patio and wall campanulas. Neat mounds always smothered in bloom. They are sun lovers and are easily grown in ordinary free draining soil. Flowers summer. Height 10-15cm (4-6in). - more info from T&M

Campanula takesimana 1 packet An impressive discovery from Korea. Vigorous, easy and full of flower. Attractive glossy foliage along which nod luscious creamy bells, faintly speckled purple/pink on the outside and spotted maroon within Ideal tor quickly filling the border. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in) - more info from T&M

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