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Other common names fairy bellflower fairy bells
peach bells peach-leaved bellflower petticoat bellflower willow bell
Synonyms Campanula subpyrenaica Campanula amabilis
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 C. persicifolia is a rosette-forming perennial with narrow, evergreen basal leaves. Loose spires of outward-facing, cup-shaped, lilac-blue flowers appear in early and mid-summer
Plant range W Eurasia, N Afr.
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAlkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained; in partial shade or sun. Needs staking in exposed sites - see staking perennials
Propagation Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers
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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