Common name: Clustered Bellflower / Dane’s Blood (for the species)
🌿 Description
‘Superba Caerulea’ is a striking, clump-forming perennial known for its intense violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers held in tight, rounded clusters at the top of sturdy upright stems.
- Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
- Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
- Flower color: Deep blue to blue-violet
- Bloom time: Late spring to early summer (often May–June)
- Foliage: Mid-green, lance-shaped to oval leaves forming a basal mound
🌼 Key Features
- Dense flower heads create a bold, colorful display
- Excellent for cottage gardens and perennial borders
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Good cut flower
🌞 Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Hardiness: Generally hardy in temperate climates
- Care: Deadheading can encourage additional blooms; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
It’s a reliable, easy-care perennial that adds rich blue tones to early summer gardens.
