The Plants
Campanula punctata 'Pink Octopus'
bellflower
£7.99
Japanese lantern buds swell out to burst forth as striking pink-tentacled flowers on this truly unusual variety. The delicate texture gives an exotic complement to the border perennials. Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Type
- Perennials
Foliage: Deciduous
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Medium growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Flower arranging
- Cottage style garden
Special features
- Attractive to wildlife
- Low maintenance
- Attractive to bees
Care instructions
Plant in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Deadheading will increase flowering time.
Cut down in Autumn.
Divide in Spring or Autumn.
Dimensions
Size: Medium
Pot size: 2 litre
Eventual height: 50cm
Eventual spread: 75cm
Positions
- Light shade
- Sun
Aspects
- South
- East
- West
Soil types
- Sandy
- Normal
- Clay
Soil pH ranges
- Acid
- Neutral
- Alkaline