Campanula punctata 'Pink Octopus' (Spider bellflower) — nodding, lantern-shaped buds burst open into long, narrow, spidery pink petals speckled with crimson dots. A good pick for pollinators, thrives in full sun to partial shade, performing best with soft morning sun and afternoon protection.
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Product features
Botanical name: Campanula punctata 'Pink Octopus'
Common name: Spider bellflower
Height: 30cm to 45cm (up to 60cm in bloom)
Spread: 30cm to 60cm, spreading via rhizomes
Foliage: Neat mounds of deeply cut, serrated, mid-to-dark green leaves
Flower: Nodding, lantern-shaped buds bursting into long, spidery pink petals speckled with crimson dots
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies, pollinators
Soil Type: Fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Drought tolerant: Moderately — best with regular watering
Hardy: Fully hardy throughout the UK
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Sunny border fronts, cottage gardens, rock gardens, containers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun to partial shade — best with soft morning sun
Aspect: Open east-, south-, or west-facing positions
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich soils — adapts to loam, chalk, sand, clay
Drainage: Well-drained, though prefers more moisture than other bellflowers
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
Deadheading: Remove faded stems promptly for continuous blooming
End of season: Cut spent stems to basal rosettes in autumn
Propagation: Divide spreading root runners every 2-3 years
