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    CODONOPSIS                                                                        Campanulaceae

cn_codonopsis Codonopsis clematidea          1ltr...£3.25 

A twining climber to three feet with soft blue, one-and-a-quarter inch bell flowers, all with a dark centre and pale anthers. Cool roots and room to clamber in the sun.

 


Codonopsis kawakamii           1ltr...£3.00 

A relatively vigorous member of this gently scrambling genus; in time, it can make up to six feet of growth with numerous tubular, yellow-green flowers. China.


cn_lanceolata.jpg Codonopsis lanceolata          1ltr...£3.25 

Also from China, this is a distinct twining form with greenish-purple stems and pendant bells of pale blue suffused mauve within. Give it a bright green-leaved shrub to climb upon e.g Pittosporum, and enjoy a lovely show in late summer. Cool moist rootrun appreciated


Codonopsis meleagris          1ltr...£3.25 

Fleshy roots give rise to short foot-high stems of crinkly, pointed and strangely scented foliage and quite large greenish yellow flowers, marked within with darker lines. 


tn_obtusa.jpg Codonopsis obtusa          2ltr...£3.25

 

 


Codonopsis pilosula          1ltr...£3.25 

Shiny, pouched yellow-green bells on this delicate scrambling climber from Northern China.


cn_tangshen Codonopsis tangshen          1ltr...£3.50 

One of the more vigorous species; given a deep moist soil, the frail, twining stems can reach up to four or five feet once established. Pale greenish blue flowers add an delicate, refined touch.

 


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