Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue' (Peach-Leaved Bellflower)
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Compact, Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue' (Peach-Leaved Bellflower) is a perennial with an abundance of outfacing, cup-shaped, violet-blue flowers in early to late summer. Unlike many Bellflower varieties with dangling or facing down blossoms, the flowers are held facing up and out, revealing their richly colored 2 in. wide blooms (5 cm). Well-behaved and easy to grow, this Bellflower can be grown in patio pots, mixed containers and is perfect for border plantings or as cut flowers. Great choice for small gardens!
- Grows up to 16-20 in. tall (40-50 cm) and 10-12 in. across (25-30 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers part shade in warmer climates. Needs regular moisture!
- Ideal for beds, borders, edging, cottage gardens. Plant in groups for best visual impact. Excellent for cutting
- 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 | 3
– 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
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,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
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, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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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 | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
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,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
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, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |