Peach-Leaved Bellflower - Takion Blue
Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-18 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, moist, loamy soil with good fertility |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Bright green |
| Bloom | Violet-blue |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division in spring, basal cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Salvia, Veronica, Geranium |
Where it came from
| Grower | Generic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Water consistently.
Maintenance
Divide every 2-3 years in spring to maintain vigor and bloom quality.
Cleanup
Cut back to basal rosette after first frost. Mulch lightly in zone 5.
Notes
Outward-facing bell-shaped flowers on sturdy stems. Excellent cut flower. Long blooming season with deadheading.