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Pruning guide · Perennial
Peach-leaved bellflower: when and how to prune
Campanula persicifolia
Peach-leaved bellflower is best pruned in June–August.
| Pruning months | June–August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Peach-leaved bellflower: when to prune it?
No real pruning is needed. From June to August remove the spent bells, and after the last flowers the flower stems.
Peach-leaved bellflower: how to prune it?
- Snip off each spent bell just below the flower with small scissors.
- Once a whole stem has finished, cut it back to the leaf rosette.
- At the end of summer, leave a few stems with seed capsules if you want seedlings.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: June–August.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Peach-leaved bellflower flowers in June–August, when it attracts bees.
- If pruning falls during flowering, wait until it is over or leave part of the plant to flower, so bees and butterflies still benefit.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Carpathian bellflower
- Clustered bellflower
- Giant bellflower
- Nettle-leaved bellflower
- Trailing bellflower
- Harebell
Plant profile: Peach-leaved bellflower · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.