Pseudocodon grey-wilsonii
Grey-Wilson bonnet bellflower
A twining herbaceous perennial climber growing from tubers, to a height of 3m, with green heart-shaped leaves and star-shaped rich blue flowers with a mauve centre in summer
Synonyms
Pseudocodon convolvulaceus misappliedPseudocodon convolvulaceus subsp. forrestii misapplied
see moreCodonopsis nepalensis Grey-Wilson
Codonopsis convolvulacea misapplied
Codonopsis grey-wilsonii
Codonopsis forrestii misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in woodland conditions of partial shade and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn or spring outside in a cold frame
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required other than cutting back old growth in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails. May also be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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