Adenophora nikoensis
A compact perennial, to around 40cm high, with narrowly lance-shaped green leaves with serrated edges. Loose clusters of bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers are borne on slender stems in late summer and early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade, ideal for a gravel, scree or rock garden. Dislikes root disturbance and plants rarely tolerate division
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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