About
Adenophora pereskiifolia 'White Blaze' is a herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of around 1.2 meters. It features robust, fleshy roots and upright stems that support whorls of lanceolate green leaves with coarsely serrated margins. In summer, this plant produces tall, slender clusters of nodding, funnel-shaped white flowers that may have a hint of pale purple.
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
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free