Guide to Growing Ladybells Adenophora
The common names for the Hardy perennial Adenophora include Ladybells. It typically flowers at the height of summer.
Adenophora liliifolia photograph by Peganum.
Description of Ladybells
Adenophora plants grow from 45cm in height, up to about 125 cm high. Ladybells strongly resemble Campanulas and have bell shaped, pale blue flowers. It is an idea plant for use in a border.
How to grow lady bells
It is best to sow Adenophora on the soil surface, with a spacing of 30 to 60 cm in the early spring, before the last frost or in the early autumn. Adenophora can grow in part shade or in full sunlight as long as it is kept moist. The soil should be rich, well drained moist loam. Adenophora requires between 30 days and 90 days to germinate. If initially growing indoors it is best to to start seeds off eight to ten weeks before planting out in the early spring or autumn.
How to care for Lady bells
Lady bells require watering and regular deadheading. They should not be transplanted. Cuttings can be took from the plant in the Spring.