Overview

Campanula lactiflora 'Alba' is a plant with a mat-forming, dwarf perennials, tall herbaceous species habit in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Campanula lactiflora 'Alba' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, rockeries, containers and ground cover.

About

Campanula lactiflora 'Alba' is a Campanula with clusters of white bells that flower from June to September. The cultivar shows a range of habits, from mat-forming dwarf types to taller herbaceous stems. Foliage may be deciduous or evergreen according to growing conditions. It suits sheltered, sun to part-shade positions in moist, well-drained soils.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Campanula

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5, H6, H7

Plant details

Campanula lactiflora 'Alba' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Mat-forming, Dwarf perennials, Tall herbaceous species

Foliage

Deciduous, Evergreen

Suggested uses

Borders, Rockeries, Containers, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Campanula lactiflora 'Alba'

Propagation

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails, Aphids

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew, Rust, Leaf spot

Frequently asked questions

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