Campanula glomerata var. alba
"Bellflower"
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Loved by pollinators
Less appealing to
slugs and snails
Packed in peat-free compost
Hardy throughout the UK
Description
If you fancy something a little special, try this white Campanula glomerata var. alba. From May to July, and then again until autumn, densely-packed clusters of upright, pure white bells sit atop short, leafy stems, above a slowing creeping carpet of soft dark green, heart-shaped leaves. When at its best, it is nothing short of breath-taking. If dead-headed promptly there will probably be a smaller, second flush. In summer, the spreading foliage of campanulas can be used as weed suppressing ground cover.
All campanulas are easy to grow and require little attention other than cutting back when flowering has finished. Whether you grow Campanula glomerata var. alba at the front of a bed or border, or in a patio container (it grows to a height of just 40-60cm) you will not be disappointed. Just make sure the soil is moist but well-drained. Oh, and this white campanula makes a wonderful cut flower to be enjoyed in the home, too.
Details for Campanula glomerata var. alba
Colour:
White
Height:
40-60 cm / 17-24"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Campanula glomerata var. alba
Light requirements:
Partial shade / full sun
Soil moisture:
Any well-drained soil
Naturalising:
Strong
Perennial:
Yes
Planting & Care
- Plant your campanula bare roots in spring or autumn
- Ideally, grow in full sun. However, part shade is tolerated
- Any soil will do, provided it is well-drained
- Space the clustered bellflower plants 50-80 cm apart, at the front or middle of a border
- During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from April to August
- Soon after flowering, cut back faded stems to both prevent self-seeding, and to encourage a second flush
- Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 1 March 2022
You can expect your order in March 2022 - Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2022
You can expect your order in April 2022 - Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2022
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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