Overview
Campanula parryi 'Alba' is a bushy, mat-forming, dwarf perennials, herbaceous species herbaceous perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Campanula parryi 'Alba' 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 parryi 'Alba' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Campanula genus, known for its bushy, mat-forming, dwarf habit. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy in UK zones H5 to H7, it is suitable for flower borders, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover. 'Alba' is notable for its summer and autumn interest, continuing the genus's tradition of bell-shaped flowers, typically in white for this cultivar.
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 parryi 'Alba' 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 parryi 'Alba'
- 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 parryi 'Alba'?
Campanula parryi 'Alba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Campanula parryi 'Alba' need?
Campanula parryi 'Alba' 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 parryi 'Alba' hardy in the UK?
Campanula parryi 'Alba' 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 parryi 'Alba'?
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
