Chettle Charm Peachleaf Bellflower

Other Names: George Chiswell

Description:

Dainty spikes of large white bells with dusted edges of sky blue, rising above attractive bright green, narrow, strappy leaves; a great accent for the garden and breathtaking in masses

Ornamental Features:

Chettle Charm Peachleaf Bellflower features delicate spikes of white bell-shaped flowers with sky blue edges rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's narrow leaves remain emerald green in colour throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Chettle Charm Peachleaf Bellflower is an herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Self-Seeding

Chettle Charm Peachleaf Bellflower is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Container Planting

Plant Characteristics:

Chettle Charm Peachleaf Bellflower will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This plant can be propagated by division.

This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.