Campanula lactiflora 'Platinum'
An upright, bushy perennial to 1.4m tall, with ovate, toothed mid-green leaves. Produces clusters of open, bell-shaped flowers, white flushed with very pale lilac, on strongly branched stems from mid- to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil, delicate flower colours are best preserved when grown in partial shade.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring, by division in spring or autumn, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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