Peach-leaved bellflower Campanula persicifolia
Peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family, native to Europe to western Asia. It grows 60–90 cm (24–35 in) tall and 30–45 cm (12–18 in) wide, wants part sun to part shade and moderate water, and is hardy to about -30 °C (-22 °F). Space plants about 35 cm (14 in) apart.
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Peach-leaved bellflower at a glance
| Type | Perennial flowering plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Mature height | 60–90 cm (24–35 in) |
| Mature spread | 30–45 cm (12–18 in) |
| Spacing | 35 cm (14 in) centre to centre |
| Sun | Part sun to part shade, at least 4 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Moderate; drought tolerance low, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 6–8 |
| Cold hardiness | About -30 °C (-22 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 4) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 30 °C (86 °F) |
| Flowering | from about June for 6–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Low |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Europe to western Asia |
| Common in gardens of | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇹🇷 Turkey |
Is Peach-leaved bellflower toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
Not known to be poisonous.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Peach-leaved bellflower
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like part sun to part shade and moderate water.
Questions about Peach-leaved bellflower
- How far apart should I plant Peach-leaved bellflower?
- About 35 cm (14 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 30–45 cm (12–18 in).
- Does Peach-leaved bellflower need full sun?
- Part sun to part shade: at least 4 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Peach-leaved bellflower need?
- Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Peach-leaved bellflower?
- It tolerates about -30 °C (-22 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 4.
- When does Peach-leaved bellflower flower?
- From about June for 6–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Peach-leaved bellflower poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Not known to be poisonous.
- What grows well with Peach-leaved bellflower?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Peach-leaved bellflower. Group it with plants that like the same sun (part sun to part shade) and water (moderate).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- RHS Find a Plant (plant profiles and growing guides), Royal Horticultural Society
- Euro+Med PlantBase, Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin
Notes and assumptions
- Wide blue or white bells on slender stems above a mat of narrow, peach-like leaves. Grown in British gardens for centuries; picks well and seeds itself gently.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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