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Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
Other names
White clustered bellflower, Campanula glomerata var. alba
Genus
Campanula 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Rabbits , Slugs , Snails Rabbits , Slugs , Snails
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
Other names
White clustered bellflower, Campanula glomerata var. alba
Genus
Campanula 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding and to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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