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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Adenophora are deciduous perennials closely related to Campanula and bearing similar, bell-shaped or funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers in large terminal panicles or racemes in summer, above rounded basal leaves
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes root disturbance and plants rarely tolerate division
Propagation
Propagate by seed or propagate by cuttings from basal shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowered stems in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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