One look will tell you this is not your normal Bellflower! Originating in Austria, this plant has developed a slew of fans worldwide with its pleasing green serrated foliage and its terrific, dense, upright landscape form that is resistant to breaking or flopping, a troublesome trait exhibited by many other upright growing selections. The plant form is superb but its biggest claim to fame are its flower spikes that form in early June carrying big, fat buds above the foliage. These buds begin to open in mid-June producing big, long, pendulous, deeply purple tubular bells into early August. It’s a breathtaking display for the middle of any well-drained, sunny garden that will be enhanced if they are planted in a group. Don’t be afraid to cut a few to bring in the house, too!