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Codonopsis cardiophylla (Bonnet bellflower)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Codonopsis cardiophylla
Other names
Bonnet bellflower
Genus
Codonopsis Codonopsis
Species
C. cardiophylla - C. cardiophylla is an upright to trailing, herbaceous perennial bearing narrowly ovate, pointed, mid-green leaves with pale green margins and, in early summer, nodding, bell-shaped, pale blue flowers, marked purple inside.
Codonopsis cardiophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Trailing, Irregular, Upright
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back after growth has died down at the end of the season.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Codonopsis cardiophylla (Bonnet bellflower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Needs consistent moisture in full sun. New growth is frost-tender so shelter from early morning sun. Resents root disturbance. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Codonopsis cardiophylla
Other names
Bonnet bellflower
Genus
Codonopsis Codonopsis
Species
C. cardiophylla - C. cardiophylla is an upright to trailing, herbaceous perennial bearing narrowly ovate, pointed, mid-green leaves with pale green margins and, in early summer, nodding, bell-shaped, pale blue flowers, marked purple inside.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing, Irregular, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Cut back after growth has died down at the end of the season.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Codonopsis cardiophylla (Bonnet bellflower) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Needs consistent moisture in full sun. New growth is frost-tender so shelter from early morning sun. Resents root disturbance. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
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: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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