Campanula persicifolia var. planiflora f. alba

Synonyms

Campanula persicifolia var. nitida alba, Campanula planiflora 'Alba'

Herbaceous Perennial

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A dwarf, peach-leaved variety up to 50cm in height, forming small clumps of fine green foliage. Nodding, pure white, bell-shaped flowers appear on short, delicate stems in early to mid-summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H7

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Campanulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: 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: Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions. See campanula cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or early autumn, basal cuttings in spring or propagate by seed in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Wildlife gardens
Cut flowers
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No formal pruning required. deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. After flowering, trim back straggly stems to keep the plant neat and compact

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, especially on young growth. May also be susceptible to aphids, but these rarely cause serious harm

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot if soil is poorly drained. Powdery mildews are uncommon, but possible in humid conditions