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ladybells 'Gaudi Violet'

Adenophora 'Gaudi Violet'

Genus: Adenophora
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

An erect, clumping perennial to around 70cm tall with oval to oblong or lance-shaped leaves and, from early summer into autumn, spikes of nodding, bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering; cut back flowered stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by cuttings from basal shoots

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevils

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years