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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula 'Viking'PBR
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bellflower 'Viking'

A mound-forming deciduous perennial with toothed and veined, ovate-shaped dark green leaves. Trumpet-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers, lilac to purple coloured, are borne on upright stems throughout the summer.

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline, in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by basal cuttings and division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

No pruning required, but deadhead faded flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew and rust

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