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Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips'
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tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips'

A low mound-forming perennial, to 25cm tall, with toothed and rounded bright green leaves. In summer, a profusion of blue, upturned, bowl-shaped flowers are borne on stems just above the foliage

Synonyms
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
Campanula carpatica Blue Clips
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Campanula may be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with bell or star-shaped, often blue, flowers in late spring or summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal for rock gardens or sunny borders. Will not tolerate wet winters

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot

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