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Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' (Milky bellflower 'Loddon Anna')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna'
Other names
Milky bellflower 'Loddon Anna', Campanula persicifolia 'Loddon Anna'
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Variety or Cultivar
'Loddon Anna' _ 'Loddon Anna' is a clump-forming perennial with erect leafy stems bearing pointed, mid-green leaves and clusters of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer.
Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
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 lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' (Milky bellflower 'Loddon Anna') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained in partial shade or sun. Will need staking in exposed situations.
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 lactiflora 'Loddon Anna'
Other names
Milky bellflower 'Loddon Anna', Campanula persicifolia 'Loddon Anna'
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Variety or Cultivar
'Loddon Anna' _ 'Loddon Anna' is a clump-forming perennial with erect leafy stems bearing pointed, mid-green leaves and clusters of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Tall
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
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 lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' (Milky bellflower 'Loddon Anna') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that is moist but well-drained in partial shade or sun. Will need staking in exposed situations.
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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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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