About
Adenophora confusa 'Hemelstraling' is an erect perennial that reaches a height of approximately 80 cm. It features wide, lanceolate green leaves. In the summer, it produces tall clusters of nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are pale violet in color.
About the genus
Adenophora are herbaceous perennials that share a close relationship with Campanula. They produce large clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in shades of violet-blue during the summer months. These blooms rise above rounded leaves that form at the base of the plant.
Growing conditions
- 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
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes root disturbance and plants rarely tolerate division
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free