Campanula, the common Bellflower, the name is Latin for little bell.
Despite the cute name and dainty bell-shaped blossoms, this is a very
tough and adaptable genus of plants. They can be grown as biennials,
perennials, or annuals, depending on the species and the climate. They
are native to regions spanning from the Mediteranean coast to the
arctic tundra. There are hundreds of cultivated varieties famous for
their distinctive blooms and trusted for their hardiness. They are
popular in gardens all over Europe, especially in the United Kingdom.
Pink
Octopus is a sun-loving perennial originally cultivated in Korea. The
uniquely splayed blooms defy the bell-shape characteristic of the genus
– the petals reach out to become the tentacles of the pink octopuses.
The blooms are popular with hummingbirds and other pollinators, but
deer are not attracted to them. If promptly dead-headed, this Campanula
will provide an impressive mid-summer bloom period.