About
A clump-forming perennial to around 60cm high, with creeping rhizomes and glossy, veined and wrinkled green leaves. Solitary, bell-shaped flowers, reddish purple or reddish brown on the outside and pale yellow-green inside, are produced from the leaf axils in mid to late spring; plants die back after flowering and are dormant in summer.
About the genus
Scopolia are creeping perennials with boldly-veined leaves. They die back after producing solitary, pendent, bell-shaped flowers in spring
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toCaucasus
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): TOXIC if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral or slightly alkaline soil in partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, or in situ in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free