Overview
Adenophora potaninii white is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Adenophora, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adenophora potaninii white 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 potaninii white is a cultivar of the Adenophora genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials closely related to Campanula. This plant features a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage and produces clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in white during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. Adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, it prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to 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 potaninii white 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 potaninii white
- 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 potaninii white?
Adenophora potaninii white prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adenophora potaninii white need?
Adenophora potaninii white 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 potaninii white hardy in the UK?
Adenophora potaninii white 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 potaninii white?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Adenophora genus
- Adenophora bulleyanaBulley's ladybells
- Adenophora divaricata
- Adenophora campanulata
- Adenophora latifolia Fischer