Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Campanulaceae Family
A classic, reliable bellflower with abundant violet-blue, cup-shaped flowers over a compact mound from late spring into late summer.
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips' is a classic, compact bellflower prized for its long season of violet-blue, upward-facing, cup-shaped flowers from late spring into late summer. A fast-growing, low mounding perennial, it adapts readily to both dry and moist garden conditions. Individual plants tend to be relatively short-lived (around 5 years), but it reseeds and divides easily to keep a planting going.
Pros
Classic, reliable bellflower with abundant violet-blue, cup-shaped flowers
Long bloom from late spring into late summer
Adaptable to both dry and moist garden conditions
Compact mounding habit suited to borders, edging, and rock gardens
Cons
Individual plants are relatively short-lived (around 5 years)
Container plantings need more frequent watering than in-ground plants
Benefits from division to stay vigorous over time
Plant Data
Mature Size
6 - 8 inches
tall. 6 - 12 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Medium
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium: Moist
Zones
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Dry, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, For a Shady Spot, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Medium, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Partial Sun Perennials, Small Perennials
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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