Overview
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright, mound-forming perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Campanula glomerata 'Alba' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and cottage gardens. It is native to Belgium, Flemish Region and Walloon Region.
About
Campanula glomerata, known by the common names clustered bellflower or Dane's blood, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Campanula, belonging to the family Campanulaceae. It is the county flower of Rutland, England.
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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
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun, Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright, Mound-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Rock gardens, Cottage gardens
- Native to
- Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back after flowering
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn; seed sowing
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Campanula glomerata 'Alba'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Campanula glomerata 'Alba'?
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' prefers full sun. It suits full sun and partial shade positions.
What soil does Campanula glomerata 'Alba' need?
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Campanula glomerata 'Alba'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back after flowering.
How big does Campanula glomerata 'Alba' grow?
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Campanula glomerata 'Alba' hardy in the UK?
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Campanula glomerata 'Alba'?
Division in spring or autumn; seed sowing.
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'