Campanula latiloba 'Percy Piper'
great bellflower 'Percy Piper'
A semi-evergreen perennial to 75cm, forming a rosette of bright, glossy green leaves. Erect stems with narrow leaves bear sessile, rich lavender-purple, bowl-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or 狈辞谤迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Flower colours are best preserved in partial shade. Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and encourage a second flush of flowers
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut dead stems to the base before winter
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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