Peach-leaved bellflower

Peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia)

Peach-leaved bellflower, also known as Willow bellflower, Narrow-leaved bellflower

Peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) is a perennial plant that grows up to 91 cm tall and features bell-shaped flowers in shades of violet-blue to white, blooming in summer.

**Ideal Growing Conditions**:
1. **Light**: Both full sun and partial shade are suitable.
2. **Soil**: Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
3. **Water**: Regular watering to maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogged conditions.

**Maintenance Tips**:
1. **Deadheading**: Remove spent flowers to promote further blooming and prevent unwanted self-seeding.
2. **Mulching**: Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
3. **Fertilization**: Light fertilization in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
4. **Division**: Divide the plants every 3-4 years to keep them vigorous.
5. **Pest Control**: Watch for pests like aphids, slugs, and snails, and manage them with suitable measures.

These guidelines will help ensure your Peach-leaved bellflower remains healthy and blooms beautifully.

Key Facts About Peach-leaved bellflower

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Attributes of Peach-leaved bellflower

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1 m
Spread
25 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White Purple

Scientific Classification of Peach-leaved bellflower

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Bellflower
Genus
Bellflowers
Species
Peach-leaved bellflower