Campanula persicifolia
peach-leaved bellflower
A rosette-forming perennial with narrow, evergreen basal leaves. Loose spires of outward-facing, cup-shaped, lilac-blue flowers appear in early and mid-summer
Synonyms
Campanula amabilisCampanula subpyrenaica
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W Eurasia, N Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained; in partial shade or sun. Needs staking in exposed sites - see staking perennials
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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