peach-leaved bellflower
Also known as: fairy bellflower; fairy bells; peach bells; petticoat bellflower; willow bell
A rosette-forming perennial with narrow, evergreen basal leaves. Loose spires of outward-facing, cup-shaped, lilac-blue flowers appear in early and mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia)
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of peach-leaved bellflower
Distribution map
Western Eurasia, Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of peach-leaved bellflower
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peach-leaved bellflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingBest grown in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained; in partial shade or sun. Needs staking in exposed sites - see staking perennials
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
Pests
May be damaged by slugs and snails
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