Campanula persicifolia La Bello

Campanula persicifolia 'La Bello', commonly known as Peach-leaved Bellflower, is a perennial plant that has beautiful rosettes of semi-evergreen dark green leaves, and double, white flowers that bloom from June to August.

Of horticultural origin, the Campanula La Bello is a perennial plant that forms stiff stems measuring 60 to 80 centimetres (24 to 32 inches) high and 30 centimetres (12 inches) wide. The large bell-shaped flowers are double and white with fine blue edges, blooming from June to August. The flowers grow on upright stems during a long summer flowering period that produces bouquet-like flowers. Its semi-evergreen foliage is dark green with elongated leaves resembling peach leaves, hence its name.

Campanula persicifolia 'La Bello' withstands temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) and thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions. Plant it from March to May and from September to November in ordinary, humus-bearing moist soil. Transfer to a pot in autumn to protect it from winter frost. Remove faded flower stalks to encourage new growth. Do not be fooled by the size of the plant in the pot: give it the space you would give to a small bush. You can divide the clumps in autumn and spring. In containers, apply organic fertilizer at least once a year.

To use as ground cover, plant 6/m². It can also be used in borders or rock gardens. Combine it with ladies' mantle, Delphinium 'Galahad', ptarmica yarrow 'Perry's White', 'Ivorine' aconite in a white garden, add a touch of grey with ludoviciana artemisia or Stachys byzantina, and enjoy the show.