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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula lactiflora 'Border Blues'
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milky bellflower 'Border Blues'

An upright perennial, to 1.2m high, with narrowly oval-shaped, toothed green leaves. Tall stems bear loose clusters of open bell-shaped, violet blue flowers with white centres in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Blue White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Plants may need support, particularly in very rich soils or in exposed positions; see staking perennials

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

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