Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue' (Takion Series)

bellflower 'Takion Blue'
A clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall with narrow, dark green leaves and outward-facing, cup-shaped, violet-blue flowers borne on erect stems in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Flower colours are best preserved in partial shade. Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and encourage a second flush of flowers
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
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut dead stems to the base before winter
Pests
Diseases
May be subject to rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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