Campanula persicifolia Takion Series-Blue

Takion Series

Common Name: Peach-leaved Bellflower

This cultivar is unique from other C. persicifolia varieties in that it is about half the typical height. It also has upward and outward facing flowers rather than the standard downward facing flowers.

Bell-shaped, 2-2½”, lavender blue flowers are produced on strong stems from early summer into late summer if spent flowers are removed.

This F1 hybrid is genetically compact and PGRs are typically not needed to control the height.

Like most C. persicifolia varieties, this one also forms a basal mound of long, leathery, evergreen, dark green leaves.

Height:

16.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

A member of
GROUP 1:
This group of Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained.

Members of this group will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. The delicate flower colors are best preserved with some shade. Taller varieties may require staking.

Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact and will help to prevent self-seeding. This action may also result in a second flush of blooms.

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