Adenophora pereskiifolia
ladybells
A herbaceous perennial, up to 1.2m high, with thick, fleshy roots and upright stems bearing whorls of lance-shaped green leaves with coarsely serrated edges. Tall, slender clusters of nodding, funnel-shaped violet blue flowers are produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | 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 the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Plant range
- E & N Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes root disturbance
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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