Giant Bellflower
Tall spikes of pale to deep violet, broadly bell
| Tall spikes of pale to deep violet, broadly bell-shaped flowers from June to August and toothed, mid-green leaves. This giant bellflower towers over other native species. Perfect towards the back of a border on moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, the flowers are less likely to fade in partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: pale to deep violetOther features: toothed, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in spring before the flowers appearGoes well with: Eryngium variifolium, Nigella damascena `Miss Jeykll`, Sisyrinchium striatum, Aquilegia `Blue Star`, Perovskia `Blue Spire`, Muscari armeniacum |
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