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Codonopsis clematidea (Bonnet bellflower)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Codonopsis clematidea

Other names: Bonnet bellflower


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Genus: Codonopsis

Species: C. clematidea - C. clematidea is a mid-sized herbaceous plant that may be grown as a climber if trained to supports or allowed to scramble in a prostrate fashion. It has small, mid-sized, mid-green leaves and from early to mid-summer, bears pale blue, noddng, bell-shaped flowers with striking dark-purple markings inside.

Codonopsis clematidea is: Deciduous

Flower: Purple, Pale-blue in Summer

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn

Habit: Climbing

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Pruning: Cut back after growth has died down at the end of the season. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Codonopsis clematidea (Bonnet bellflower) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in light, free-draining soil in part shade. Can be trained up supports or other plants or allowed to scramble in a prostrate fashion.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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