Adenophora potaninii
A herbaceous perennial, up to 90cm high, with upright stems bearing oval to lance-shaped, slightly bristly green leaves with coarsely serrated edges. Tall, slender clusters of nodding, funnel-shaped, violet blue or rarely white flowers are produced in mid to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 White | 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 GB / Ireland
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in any humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. 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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- 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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