About
Adenophora remotiflora is a herbaceous perennial that grows to approximately 1 meter in height. It features basal leaves that are oval to heart-shaped, while its upright stems are adorned with narrow, lanceolate leaves that have a coarse serration. In late summer and early autumn, this plant produces loose clusters of nodding flowers that are pale purple and spaced widely apart.
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
- Clump forming
- 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, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Japan, Korea, Manch.
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 seed, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free