Italian bellflower 'Alba'

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright filtered light with good ventilation. In growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter

Cut dead stems to the base before winter

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early spring and root with bottom heat

Vulnerable to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids and vine weevil under glass,

Powdery mildew may be a problem