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English: Would your flower garden benefit from a cheerful pop of purple? Are you searching for flowers with a long bloom time and very little maintenance? Bellflower (scientific name Campanula) might be exactly what your garden has been missing! The perennial is named for the whimsical, bell-like shape of its blooms. It's a favorite choice for planting in cottage-style gardens. Although purple is the most common shade, you can also find bellflowers in white, pink, or even a unique light blue, according to Gardening Know How. Most grow in clusters, with round leaves and thin stems. Even though the flowers are delicate, they can be heavy enough to cause the stems to bend, so it's not unusual to see bellflowers with a droopy appearance. Just keep in mind this likely isn't an indication of water issues (as droopiness commonly signals in other plants), and it's simply due to the thin, weak stems. Bellflowers are relatively easy to grow, are a lovely addition to both beds and garden borders, and will p