Campanula takesimana
Korean bellflower
A vigorously-spreading perennial, forming clumps to 75cm high and wide. Branched stems bear heart-shaped, glossy leaves, up to 8cm long, and in summer, bell-shaped, drooping flowers are borne on arching stems. The flowers are a creamy-white colour flushed with pink and have fine dark red speckles on the inner petal surfaces
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Red Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained alkaline to neutral soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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