Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' (great bellflower 'Highdown') — Bushy, Mat-forming, Dwarf perennials, Herbaceous species

Overview

Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' 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 latiloba 'Highdown' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Campanula genus, known for its bushy, mat-forming habit and dwarf stature. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It flowers in summer and autumn, producing the characteristic bell-shaped blooms typical of Campanula species. Suitable for flower borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover, 'Highdown' is hardy across UK zones H5 to H7 and can be propagated by seed, division, or basal cuttings.

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 latiloba 'Highdown' 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 latiloba 'Highdown'

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 latiloba 'Highdown'?

Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' need?

Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' 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 latiloba 'Highdown' hardy in the UK?

Campanula latiloba 'Highdown' 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 latiloba 'Highdown'?

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.

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