Adenophora Amethyst

Ladybells

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LADYBELLS. Tall spikes of amethyst blue all summer.

Tall amethyst spikes bloom all summer long. Excellent cut flower with nodding bell-shaped blossoms are mildly fragrant. Gather for fresh flower bouquets. Makes a nice vertical accent for the middle of a perennial border.

Adenophora are profuse bloomers with many spikes of colorful bells in summer. Give them room to spread to make a spectacular show en masse.

Code ADAM

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Medium 30-36"

Spacing Plant 20" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Long-Blooming

Adenophora General Information

Deadheading will prevent seeding and a barrier will help with running if spread is not wanted. A better choice than Campanula for southern gardens. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Adenophora Plant Care

To promote bushiness, Adenophora may be cut back by one-half in May when they reach 6-8" tall. Cut plants down to basal foliage in fall, clean up in spring. Long-lived. Roots deeply, so may be difficult to divide.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October