Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
milky bellflower 'Prichard's Variety'
'Prichard's Variety' is a perennial forming a clump of erect stems to 75cm in height, with narrow, pointed leaves and rounded clusters of bell-shaped violet-blue flowers
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 |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Accepted
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.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- 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
Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
milky bellflower 'Prichard's Variety'
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