Overview
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and ground cover.
About
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Campanula genus, known for its bushy, mat-forming habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy in UK zones H5 to H7, it is suitable for sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Flowering in summer and autumn, it is ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover.
About the genus
Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5, H6, H7
Plant details
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Mat-forming, Dwarf perennials, Herbaceous species
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Rust, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty'?
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' need?
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Campanula alliariifolia subsp. ochroleuca 'White Beauty'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanula lactiflora 'Alba'Milky Bellflower
- Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella'Serbian Bellflower
- Campanula rotundifolia 'Thumbell White'Harebell
- Campanula sarmaticaBellflower
- Campanula sulphureaYellow Bellflower
- Campanula 'Burghaltii'bellflower 'Burghaltii'
- Campanula 'Maie Blyth'Bellflower
- Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'