Overview
Trachelium lanceolatum is a bushy bedding in the genus Trachelium, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trachelium lanceolatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, cut flowers and wall side borders. It is native to Sicilia.
About
Trachelium lanceolatum is a bushy, deciduous perennial from the Campanulaceae family, native to Sicilia. As a member of the Trachelium genus, it features small, simple leaves and tubular flowers with five spreading lobes that bloom in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed sites, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. It is suitable for various garden settings, including city and courtyard gardens, patios, cottage gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trachelium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Trachelium lanceolatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Sicilia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelium lanceolatum
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 16°C in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trachelium lanceolatum?
Trachelium lanceolatum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelium lanceolatum need?
Trachelium lanceolatum grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Trachelium lanceolatum hardy in the UK?
Trachelium lanceolatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Trachelium lanceolatum?
Seed sown at 16°C in spring.
