Campanula takesimana

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Korean bellflower

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Synonyms

Campanula punctata var. takesimana

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Herbaceous Perennial
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A vigorously-spreading perennial, forming clumps to 75cm high and wide. Branched stems bear heart-shaped, glossy leaves, up to 8cm long, and in summer, bell-shaped, drooping flowers are borne on arching stems. The flowers are a creamy-white colour flushed with pink and have fine dark red speckles on the inner petal surfaces

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Korea

How to Grow

Cultivation

Prefers a well-drained alkaline to neutral soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot