Campanula 'Takion Blue'
The Highlights
- A neat variety of Campanula with outward facing bell-shaped flowers in clusters, nodding from slender stems
- Flowers in summer from June to August
- A deceptively tough perennial plant which is super easy to grow and care for
- Perfect for making a fresh-looking patio display in containers, or as part of a classic cottage garden border
- Grows to 40-50cm high - ideal for a mid or front border position
- The flowers' open shape makes them highly attractive to bees and butterflies
The Highlights
- A neat variety of Campanula with outward facing bell-shaped flowers in clusters, nodding from slender stems
- Flowers in summer from June to August
- A deceptively tough perennial plant which is super easy to grow and care for
- Perfect for making a fresh-looking patio display in containers, or as part of a classic cottage garden border
- Grows to 40-50cm high - ideal for a mid or front border position
- The flowers' open shape makes them highly attractive to bees and butterflies
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Campanula is generally disease free but can have issues with slugs and snails. Keep the area around the plant debris free and as dry as possible, especially at night as slugs and snails love damp conditions. You can use barriers such as crushed egg shells, grit or copper wire to surround the plant - these will prevent slugs and snails from reaching the leaves. To prevent powdery mildews, you should space apart the plants adequately to prevent overcrowding and tight, humid conditions. Water at the base into the soil, not on the leaves, and try to prevent the water splashing off the soil and onto the leaves.
Water Well in Summer
Generally the plant will cope fine with rain water throughout the year. During hot, prolonged dry periods in summer, however, you may have to give the plant a good watering several times a week. If the plant starts to look distressed and the soil around it is very dry, then give the plant some more water and check up on it the next day.
Full sun to partial shade
Does best with around six hours of sunlight per day, preferably in the mornings, with some aftrenoon shade. Tolerates shadier areas well.
Any well-drained soil
Campanula can thrive in nutrient poor soil as long as it is well-drained. If your soil is particularly poor or clay heavy, add some garden compost with perlite to improve drainage
Not Required
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up! ?v=1613300718
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