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bellflower 'Pink Octopus'

Campanula 'Pink Octopus'^PBR

Genus: Campanula
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

A striking cultivar related to C. punctata. The nodding, Japanese lantern shaped buds open not in a bell, but as thin spidery petals, sometimes slightly twisted, soft pink with red dots

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained, in partial shade or sun. No need to stake

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in winter

Pests

Damaged by slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticIndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushySuckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years