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Herbaceous Perennial

Campanula glomerata var. alba
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white clustered bellflower

A vigorous, clump-forming perennial, to 50cm tall, with toothed, oblong leaves. Upward-facing, dense clusters of white flowers are borne on erect stems in summer

Synonyms
Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
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

North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, 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

Prefers a fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or take basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

A rust may be a problem

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