CAMPANULA lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
Medium
Part shade
Purple
Fertile soil
Summer
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Pollinator friendly
100% Peat Free
Description
Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
Height x Spread: 100cm x 60cm
Commonly known as Milky Bellflower, this perennial has upright, branching stems which bear clusters of stunning violet star-like bellflowers that appear from midsummer through until autumn. This clump-forming perennial has bright green leaves with a slightly serrated edge.
'Pritchard's Variety' grows best in fertile soil which has a neutral to alkaline pH. When planting this popular cottage garden perennial in your borders ensure that you pick a spot in partial shade, it will tolerate some sun during the course of the day. Apply a layer of mulch to keep plants both moist in summer and well fed. Stake plants in exposed areas.
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