About
Scopolia carniolica var. brevifolia is a herbaceous perennial to about 60 cm with dark-green foliage emerging flushed with dark purple in late winter and dying back in summer. Pale-yellow, hanging, bell-shaped flowers are produced in spring. A rewarding woodland perennial for a shaded, moist border.
About the genus
Scopolia are creeping, rhizomatous perennials with boldly veined leaves, dying back after producing solitary, pendent, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Grown in shaded, moist woodland borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toEurope
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Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, 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