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Other common names tussock bellflower 'Chewton Joy'
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
Details 'Chewton Joy' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 20cm high with bright green, toothed and rounded leaves. In summer, bell-shaped, upturned, light violet-blue flowers with white centres are borne above the foliage on slender stems
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or North-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Ideal for rock gardens or sunny borders. Will not tolerate wet winters
Propagation Propagate by seed or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Garden Edging Ground Cover Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Rock Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be damaged by slugs and snails
Diseases May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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