Overview
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Platycodon, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Platycodon genus, known for its tidy, oval leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers that emerge from balloon-like buds in late summer. This deciduous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage, rock, gravel, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It is best grown in south, west, or east-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Platycodon
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- 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
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Detach rooted basal shoots
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked'?
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' need?
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' hardy in the UK?
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked' 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 Platycodon grandiflorus 'Axminster Streaked'?
Seed, Division, Detach rooted basal shoots.
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