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Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) bloom
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) blooms and buds
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower)foliage
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) form

pendulous bellflower

Symphyandra pendula

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ships spring 2025

PLEASE KNOW: Plants shipped in early spring are likely to arrive dormant.

syn. Campanula pendula

Biennial bellflower with beautiful, nodding flowers. These undemanding plants begin blooming in May of their second year and continue in shocking profusion all the way through August. Deadheading not required.

Easy to grow in sun to light shade in moist but well-drained soil. 2024 was a terribly drought-y year for us, but you wouldn't have known it by looking at these plants. They grow happily in an area few other plants would tolerate (even in good years), blooming prolifically all the while. 

Zones: 5 to 8 
Family: Campanulaceae
Type: Biennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade 
Soil: moist, average, well-drained
Bloom Time: May to August
Native Range: Caucasus  

Special Characteristics
  • Pollinator favorite
image credits

Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) bloom
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) blooms and buds
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower)foliage
Symphyandra pendula (pendulous bellflower) form

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded when we ship.

We will begin shipping plants as soon as plants begin to emerge from dormancy in spring. Woodies will likely begin shipping in April. Perennials will likely begin shipping in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to ship together. If you would like to receive plants sooner please reach out.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

Plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall. We prefer 24 hour notice to get your order together and will email you when ready for collection.

If you place a SPRING 2025 PREORDER, we will contact you in spring when your plants are ready for collection. Woodies will likely become available for collection in April. Perennials will likely become available in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to be collected together.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

Campanula pendula at The Old Dairy NurseryCampanula pendula at The Old Dairy Nursery

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Symphyandra pendula

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Campanula pendula at The Old Dairy NurseryCampanula pendula at The Old Dairy Nursery