Canterbury Bells or Campanula medium is a flowering biennial plant that can reach up to two feet high. Canterbury Bells are stately,upright and graceful plants which add to the beauty of any garden. While these plants are hardy for zones 4 to 10, I plant them successfully in the much colder zone 3. They return faithfully every 2nd year and they are always a joy to see.
Planting Canterbury Bells is relatively easy. I start mine from seeds indoors during winter but they can be planted directly in the ground in early spring. In addition to adding beauty to the landscape, Canterbury Bells make excellent cut flowers.
This cement plant pot is easy to make. I use fine cement and sand and add sufficient water to mix to a medium paste. The mold used is an empty plactic container that held dye bottles. The container is lined with plastic mesh you can obtain at adollar store. You will need a smaller plastic container to fit inside and weight it down. This will create the planting area. Allow to set for 24 to 48 hours, remove mesh carefully, sand lightly and paint with the color of your choice. If the plant pot will be outdoors, a protective finish like varathane is recommended.
Decorative cement plant pot made using an recycled cake box, cement and bubble wrap.
This is an easy planter to make and with a beautiful decorative finish that is produced using the bubble wrap. Get creative with paint or leave in its natural form.
