Bellflowers 'Alba' (Campanula latiloba 'Alba')

Bellflowers 'Alba'

Bellflowers 'Alba' is adorned with elegant, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom atop sturdy, upright stems. The broad leaves form a lush basal rosette, reflecting a preference for well-drained, yet moist soil in partial shade. These attributes, along with its clumping habit, make bellflowers 'Alba' a captivating specimen in cottage gardens or mixed borders, charming observers from late spring to early summer.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Herb

Plant Type

1 m

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

5 cm

Flower Size

White

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Bellflowers 'Alba'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: The bellflowers 'Alba' thrives with ample water for its vibrant, bell-like flowers, particularly in warm climates. Watering is typically required twice a week during warmer weather, but checking for slightly moist soil before watering is essential to avoid wilting and ensure continual blooming.

Fertilize: Applying organic fertilizer can enhance the quality and growth of bellflowers 'Alba'. Use a water-soluble option once or twice monthly in spring and early summer, ensuring it does not contact the plant to prevent burning. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers for optimal health.

Pruning: Prune bellflowers 'Alba' from early to late spring by removing dead stems and lightly trimming after the first bloom to encourage a second flowering. Use sharp tools to prevent disease, enhance air circulation, and maintain vigor for robust summer blooms.

Propagation: Bellflowers 'Alba' can be propagated by division, seeds, or basal cuttings. Division is preferred every five years for healthy growth; do so in spring and plant in nutrient-rich soil. For seeds, sow in spring after frost, using mulch for germination, which takes 4-8 weeks.

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