Takion Blue Bellflower (Campanula)

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Long Blooming,
Upward Facing Blooms,
Large 2 1/2" Blooms

$17.99

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Size: PS - Quart Pot PS - Quart Pot

Description

(Peach-leaved Bellflower) Enjoy early summer blooms with Campanula 'Takion Blue'. This low-growing, long-blooming perennial stands 16-20 inches tall and spreads 16 inches wide. The bell-shaped, 2 ½ inch lavender blue flowers are on strong stems nestled above the bright green grassy foliage. Unlike other Campanula, 'Takion Blue' has up and outward-facing flowers. Hardy in zones 3-8, 'Takion Blue' Campanula likes to be grown in full sun to part sun locations. Blooming early summer through the fall, this long-blooming perennial is a good selection for borders, mass plantings, or patio containers. Deer-resistant, 'Takion Blue' bellflower attracts butterflies and pollinators in the garden.

More Details

Name: Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue'
Common Name: Bellflower
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
Flower Color: Purple Shades
Max Height: 1 - 2 Feet
Max Spread: 12 - 16 Inches
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing

Gardener Tips

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Reviews

NICE!

So far, so good! First year with these; they are very small, maybe 4-5" across right now. The flowers are lovely! Unfortunately, some critter keeps nipping off the buds so I had to surround with a wire cage. Hopefully they will flourish and come back next spring.