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Adenophora bulleyana
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Adenophora bulleyana
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: All Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Glossy hazel/reddish gold foliage spring to early summer followed by beautiful ½ inch to ¾ inch long flowers of soft to sky blue.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 55-60F (13-15C). Surface sow using peat/sand mix seed compost. Germination usually takes 1-4 months.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 30cm (12in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a deep, well-drained soil. The fleshy roots resent disturbance once planted.