Campanula 'Viking'PBR
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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H4Botanical 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
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew and rust
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