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.
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.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanulabellflower
- Campanula alpestris
- Campanula biebersteiniana
- Campanula campanulata
- Campanula cantabrica
- Campanula carpatica 'Riverslea'
- Campanula cochlearifolia 'Blue Wonder'
- Campanula divaricatasouthern harebell
