{"product_id":"superba-bellflower","title":"Superba Bellflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBold Violet Flower Clusters for the Summer Border\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperba Bellflower (\u003cem\u003eCampanula glomerata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Superba') makes a strong statement with dense, upward-facing clusters of deep violet-purple bells crowded atop upright stems in early to midsummer. A vigorous, easygoing perennial, it draws bees and butterflies and spreads to form a bold patch of color. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a striking cottage-garden plant for sunny and part-shade borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperba Bellflower Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampanula glomerata 'Superba'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer, with rebloom if cut back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep violet-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay-loam and average drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold border color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its clustered violet blooms make a vivid mid-border patch. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cottage gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies love the flowers, and the spreading habit fills space. Pair with Shasta daisy, yarrow, and catmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Superba Bellflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, loosening clay and mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Superba Bellflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Cut back spent flower stems to encourage rebloom and keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — clustered bellflower spreads to form a patch. Divide every few years and edge it to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I get rebloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut back the spent flower stems after the first flush to encourage more bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapido Blue Bellflower (Campanula carpatica):\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact blue bellflower for the front of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShasta Daisy (Leucanthemum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A white-daisy partner for cottage borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant blue-flowered companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315438506289,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/superba-bellflower.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/superba-bellflower","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}