A scrambling perennial with mid-green leaves. Charming, nodding, bell-shaped, lavender-blue flowers with red basal spot within in summer. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Codonopsis forrestii
A scrambling perennial with mid-green leaves. Charming, nodding, bell-shaped, lavender-blue flowers with red basal spot within in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Codonopsis |
|---|---|
| Species | forrestii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lavender, blue |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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