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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue' (Takion Series)
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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

Synonyms
Campanula 'Takion Blue'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to the UK
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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be subject to rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

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