
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Campanula medium
Large bell-shaped flowers on tall spikes. Cottage garden classic. Also called cup and saucer flower. Named for cathedral bells. Romantic and nostalgic. Symbol of constancy.
Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Canterbury Bells have no fragrance
Named after the bells carried by pilgrims to Canterbury Cathedral
Referenced by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales
The cup-and-saucer variety has a double bloom resembling teaware
A favorite in cottage gardens since the medieval period
Native to southern Europe, Canterbury Bells have been cultivated since medieval times. They earned their name from their resemblance to the bells carried by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral in England. They were a staple of monastery gardens and remain beloved in traditional cottage gardens.

Delphinium elatum