Campanula takesimana: Korean Bellflower – Tall Spikes of Pale Pink Bells

Campanula takesimana – Korean Bellflower

Campanula takesimana, the Korean Bellflower, is a statuesque perennial that sends up tall, leafy stems (2–3 feet) topped with long, tubular, pale pink to lilac bells in early to midsummer. The flowers dangle gracefully from the upper leaf axils. The basal foliage forms a rosette of heart-shaped, toothed leaves. It spreads by rhizomes to form colonies.

Korean Bellflower prefers partial shade and consistently moist, fertile soil. It is more heat-tolerant than many campanulas but dislikes drought. It can be vigorous, so site it where its spread can be managed or welcomed. The tall, airy spikes add vertical interest and a soft color to the mid-summer shade border. A beautiful, somewhat underused species for the woodland edge.

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