Campanula persicifolia 'Blue-eyed Blonde' (Peach-Leaved Bellflower)
Fairy Bellflower 'Blue-eyed Blonde', Fairy Bells 'Blue-eyed Blonde', Peach Bells 'Blue-eyed Blonde', Petticoat Bellflower 'Blue-eyed Blonde', Willow Bell 'Blue-eyed Blonde', Peachleaf Bellflower 'Blue-eyed Blonde'
Noted for its brilliant foliage, Campanula persicifolia 'Blue-eyed Blonde' (Peach-Leaved Bellflower) is a mat-forming perennial forming basal rosettes of long, narrow, bright golden leaves in the spring, lightening to lime as the season progresses. In early to mid-summer, tall spikes of large, bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers are on display, adding color and contrast to the garden. Well-behaved and easy to grow, this Bellflower is perfect for the sunny border, as an accent, or as edging.
- Grows up to 8-15 in. tall (20 - 37 cm) and 8-12 in. across (20-30 cm). In optimum conditions, this Campanula will spread slowly by underground rhizomes
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. For better flowering stems, grow under lower fertility. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for beds, borders, edging, and cottage gardens. Plant in groups for the best visual impact.
- Easy to grow, relatively disease and pest free, this low-care perennial is also deer resistant!
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms and cut back to basal foliage after flowering.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 8" – 2' (20cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Campanula - Bellflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 8" – 2' (20cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |