Overview
Adenophora tashiroi is a plant with a clump forming, columnar upright habit in the genus Adenophora, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adenophora tashiroi 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, prairie planting and flower borders and beds.
About
Adenophora tashiroi is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar within the Adenophora genus, known for its deciduous foliage. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for south, west, and east-facing aspects, it can tolerate both exposed and sheltered locations. Hardy to UK zone H5, Adenophora tashiroi is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, prairie plantings, and flower borders and beds. Propagation is achieved by seed or basal softwood cuttings in late spring.
About the genus
Adenophora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae, the bellflowers. Plants of this genus are known commonly as ladybells. Most of the species in the genus are native to eastern Asia, with a few in Europe.
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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
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Adenophora tashiroi size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Adenophora tashiroi
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevils
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Adenophora tashiroi?
Adenophora tashiroi prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Adenophora tashiroi need?
Adenophora tashiroi 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 tashiroi hardy in the UK?
Adenophora tashiroi 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 tashiroi?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring.