Go Back Bellflower La Belle Peach-leaved

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Tall, upright stems bear loose racemes of small, double, deep blue flowers with a silver gloss. Starts to bloom in early summer and continues through late summer if spent flower stems are removed. A strongly, upright habit; clumps increase in size by producing shoots which arise from the base of the plant. Forms rosettes of dark green, narrowly lance-shaped, evergreen basal leaves.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade. Taller varieties may require staking. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact and will help to prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms.

    Flower Color

    Deep blue

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Delphinium-Hybrid Bee (Delphinium elatum), Foxglove-Common (Digitalis purpurea), Geranium-Hardy (Geranium pratense), Iris-Tall Bearded (Iris ), Lamb's Ear-Giant (Stachys byzantina), Pinks (Dianthus ), Speedwell (Veronica ), Tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower or foliage, Container, Mass Plant, Border

    Bloom Time

    Early to late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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