Takion Blue Bellflower

The dainty flowers of the Takion Blue Bellflower or Campanula persicifolia bloom from summer through fall. The lavender-blue, cup-shaped blooms measure 2.5 inches long and grow on upright stems. This bellflower cultivar is unique because the flowers face up and outward. Grass-like basal foliage is bright green and gives the plant a full form.

Plant this bellflower in a landscape, border, or mixed bed. The blooms make for an impressive mass planting. The charming flowers work well in a meadow or cottage garden. Grow Takion Blue Bellflower in a container to enjoy the delicate-looking flowers up close. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer generally ignore this plant. Grow Takion Blue Bellflower in zones 3 through 8.

Takion Blue Bellflower Care

Plant Takion Blue Bellflowers in partial to full sun. Select a spot in part sun when growing Takion Blue in a warm climate. This plant grows best in average soil with an alkaline to neutral pH. The plant needs medium moisture and good drainage. Keep the soil moist but never soggy or dry.

Remove faded flowers to prolong the bloom cycle. Cut all growth to ground level once it dies back at the end of the growing season.

Takion Blue Bellflower Spacing

The Takion Blue Bellflower grows 16 to 20 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide. Plant Bellflowers 12 to 16 inches apart or grow one plant in a 12-inch container.

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