Campanula medium 'Alba'
A slow-growing, clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, to around 70cm high, with lance-shaped, toothed green leaves. Upright stems bear loose clusters of large, bell-shaped white flowers from late spring to early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Thrives in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Protect from excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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