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Alpine Rockery

Campanula cochlearifolia var. alba
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white fairies' thimbles

A creeping, tufted perennial to 10cm tall, making a compact mat of small, rounded to heart-shaped bright green leaves, with bell-shaped white flowers in summer

Synonyms
Campanula cochlearifolia 'Alba'
Campanula pusilla alba
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, but not dry soil in, ideally, full sun or partial shade. Good for walls or banks

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in an open frame in autumn. Can also propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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