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bellflower 'Pride of Exmouth' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bellflower 'Pride of Exmouth'

Campanula persicifolia 'Pride of Exmouth' (d)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

A clump forming herbaceous perennial sending up tall upright stems with green, lance-shaped foliage and numerous large, outward facing, intense violet-blue, bell-shaped double flowers providing a long flowering display in summer. An evergreen, easy to grow plant that dislikes wet winters.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamChalkSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade avoiding wet conditions in winter. A semi-shade position will ensure the best flower colour is preserved. Will need staking in exposed sites. For more information see staking perennials.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to promote extended flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by basal cuttings in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years