Overview
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' is a perennial in the genus Campanula, part of the Campanulaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and ground cover. It is native to Carpathian Mountains.
About
Campanula carpatica, the tussock bellflower or Carpathian harebell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae.
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About the genus
Campanula is the type genus of the Campanulaceae family of flowering plants. Campanula are commonly known as bellflowers and take both their common and scientific names from the bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for "little bell".
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Campanula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, Borders, Ground cover
- Native to
- Carpathian Mountains
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; deadhead to prolong flowering
- Pruning
- Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming
- Propagation
- Division, Seed, Cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'?
Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'?
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' need?
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'?
Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
How big does Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' grow?
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' hardy in the UK?
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'?
Division, Seed, Cuttings.
More in the Campanula genus
- Campanula lactiflora 'Alba'Milky Bellflower
- Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella'Serbian Bellflower
- Campanula rotundifolia 'Thumbell White'Harebell
- Campanula sarmaticaBellflower
- Campanula sulphureaYellow Bellflower
- Campanula 'Burghaltii'bellflower 'Burghaltii'
- Campanula 'Maie Blyth'Bellflower
- Campanula lact. 'Loddon Anna'