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Annual BiennialHerbaceous Perennial

Campanula medium 'Alba'
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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

Synonyms
Campanula medium white
Campanula medium white-flowered
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

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