Overview
Adenophora campanulata is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Adenophora, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adenophora campanulata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Adenophora campanulata is a cultivar of the Adenophora genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials closely related to Campanula. This plant has a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage. It produces large clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in shades of violet-blue during the summer, rising above rounded basal leaves. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Adenophora
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Adenophora campanulata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adenophora campanulata
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevils
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Adenophora campanulata?
Adenophora campanulata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adenophora campanulata need?
Adenophora campanulata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Adenophora campanulata hardy in the UK?
Adenophora campanulata has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Adenophora campanulata?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Adenophora genus
- Adenophora bulleyanaBulley's ladybells
- Adenophora divaricata
- Adenophora latifolia Fischer
- Adenophora potaninii white