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ladybells

Adenophora polyantha

Low Maintenance

Genus: Adenophora
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial producing spikes of funnel-shaped, deep sky-blue flowers in summer. It can reach 1m in height

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

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back flowered stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or propagate by cuttings from basal shoots

Pests

Slugs, snails and vine weevils may be a nuisance

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years