Plants > Perennials

Korean ladybells

Adenophora koreana

Genus: Adenophora
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

An upright, deciduous perennial with stems to 90cm tall that branch in their upper parts and are clothed with whorls of oblong to pointed, toothed leaves up to 13cm long. Bell-shaped blue flowers are borne in terminal panicles in summer

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 DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering; cut back flowered stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or propagate by cuttings from basal shoots

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevils

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years