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Campanula takesimana (Korean bellflower)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Campanula takesimana
Other names
Korean bellflower
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Species
C. takesimana - C. takesimana is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with toothed, heart-shaped, semi-glossy, mid-green leaves and, in summer, arching stems bearing pale pink to white, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with maroon-speckled throats.
Campanula takesimana is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Flower
White, Spotted, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Campanula takesimana (Korean bellflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. May become invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Campanula takesimana
Other names
Korean bellflower
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Species
C. takesimana - C. takesimana is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with toothed, heart-shaped, semi-glossy, mid-green leaves and, in summer, arching stems bearing pale pink to white, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with maroon-speckled throats.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Spotted, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Campanula takesimana (Korean bellflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. May become invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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