Overview
Adenophora latifolia Fischer is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Adenophora, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adenophora latifolia Fischer 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 latifolia Fischer is a deciduous, columnar upright perennial belonging to the Campanulaceae family. As a member of the Adenophora genus, it produces large clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers, typically in violet-blue hues, during the summer months. The blooms rise above rounded basal leaves, adding interest from spring through summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, and it is hardy to UK zone H5. It suits full sun to partial shade and can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions, making it 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 latifolia Fischer 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 latifolia Fischer
- 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 latifolia Fischer?
Adenophora latifolia Fischer prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adenophora latifolia Fischer need?
Adenophora latifolia Fischer 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 latifolia Fischer hardy in the UK?
Adenophora latifolia Fischer 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 latifolia Fischer?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Adenophora genus
- Adenophora bulleyanaBulley's ladybells
- Adenophora divaricata
- Adenophora campanulata
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