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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Campanula latiloba 'Hidcote Amethyst'
Other names: Great bellflower 'Hidcote Amethyst'
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Genus: Campanula
Variety or cultivar: 'Hidcote Amethyst' _ 'Hidcote Amethyst' has erect stems with pale lilac-purple, cup-shaped flowers.
Campanula latiloba 'Hidcote Amethyst' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Aruncus dioicus (Goat's beard)
Campanula latiloba 'Hidcote Amethyst' (Great bellflower 'Hidcote Amethyst') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained in partial shade or sun. Will need staking in exposed situations.
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Chalky, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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