Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips'
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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
Diseases
May be infected by a rust, powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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