Overview
Adenophora divaricata is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Adenophora, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adenophora divaricata 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 divaricata, also known as spreading-branch ladybell, is a flowering perennial plant of the genus Adenophora, in the Bellflower family. It is distributed in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for cottage and informal garden, rock garden and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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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 divaricata 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 divaricata
- 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 divaricata?
Adenophora divaricata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adenophora divaricata need?
Adenophora divaricata 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 divaricata hardy in the UK?
Adenophora divaricata 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 divaricata?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Adenophora genus
- Adenophora bulleyanaBulley's ladybells
- Adenophora campanulata
- Adenophora latifolia Fischer
- Adenophora potaninii white