A gracious mix of biennial Canterbury bells in blue, white, and pink colors that grow up to 24 inches tall.

Start seeds outdoors in late spring or early summer. Sprinkle them in humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil that doesn’t dry out in summer, in a shady, cool area. Press them lightly into the soil and water with a spray bottle. Keep the soil moist. In the 1st year, only leaves appear and a year after flowers.

If started indoors, sow seeds in a tray filled with potting soil in the late winter. Sprinkle a light covering of vermiculite over the seeds. Sprinkle with water lightly to keep it moist but not soggy. Keep temp. at 65-70°F. When germinated, put the tray in a sunny window and keep the soil evenly moist. Start hardening off the seedlings in mid-spring before transplanting after the last frost.