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Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' (double peach leaf bellflower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is dark lime in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' (double peach leaf bellflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.