Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower)
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1m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
Other names: White clustered bellflower, Campanula glomerata var. alba
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Genus: Campanula
Variety or cultivar: 'Alba' _ 'Alba' is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial with erect stems bearing dark green leaves and terminal racemes of white flowers in summer.
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Specific pests: Rabbits , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained in partial shade or sun. Flower colours are best preserved in the shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Selfseed?
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Why shouldn´t Campanula Glomerata Alba selfseed, and why is this not a recommended propagation method?
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- Posted: Thu. 18th August 2011 21:03
- Last reply: Sun. 28th August 2011 14:29
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