Overview

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' is a plant with a mat-forming, dwarf perennial, herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Campanula, with green, heart-shaped, lance-shaped foliage. Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers, ground cover and rockeries.

About

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' is a mat-forming, dwarf herbaceous perennial that produces campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers from June to September. The plant forms a low carpet of green foliage with larger heart-shaped leaves at the base and narrower lance-shaped leaves higher on the stems. It prefers full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils and suits sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing sites. Classified H6 (very hardy), it is suitable for exposed-seasoned planting in most UK gardens.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Campanula

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' size, habit and characteristics

Habit
Mat-forming, Dwarf perennial, Herbaceous perennial
Foliage
Green, Heart-shaped, Lance-shaped
Suggested uses
Borders, Containers, Ground cover, Rockeries

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'

Propagation
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
Pest resistance
Aphids, Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance
Powdery mildew, Rust, Leaf spot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'?

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' need?

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' hardy in the UK?

Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'?

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.

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