Overview
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1 year. Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' is a herbaceous perennial bellflower known for its columnar upright habit. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full height within one year. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions with alkaline to neutral pH. Suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, it offers seasonal interest through spring, summer, and winter while requiring low maintenance.
About the genus
Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
Plant details
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1 year
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Stem-tip cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Rust, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied?
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied need?
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied grow?
Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1 year to reach full size.
How do I propagate Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' misapplied?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Stem-tip cuttings.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanula lactiflora 'Alba'Milky Bellflower
- Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella'Serbian Bellflower
- Campanula rotundifolia 'Thumbell White'Harebell
- Campanula sarmaticaBellflower
- Campanula sulphureaYellow Bellflower
- Campanula 'Burghaltii'bellflower 'Burghaltii'
- Campanula 'Maie Blyth'Bellflower
- Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'